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Esophageal perforation

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What is Esophageal perforation?

An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus, the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.

Alternative Names:

Perforation of the esophagus

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Esophageal perforation?

What are the symptoms associated with Esophageal perforation?

What are the treatment options for Esophageal perforation?

Posts on Esophageal perforation (46)

Esophageal Perforation - Gastroenterology Community

- Oct 29, 2009

Hi, I have a question about esophageal negligence. How does multiple punctures impact the d...

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- Jan 04, 2007

Had a semi severe reaction last night with no identifiable cause. Was wondering if anyone e...

daughters hurt arm - Orthopedics Community

- Feb 14, 2007

On friday my daughter tripped over a chair leg at school and landed on her arm (Ulna part),...

Health Insurance Claim Question - Health Insurance Expert Forum

- May 03, 2007

i had emergency appendenctomy in early october 2006, my insurance paid the claims in decemb...

Perforated Esophagus - Ear, Nose & Throat Community

- Nov 04, 2009

What is the prognosis for a person who has an inoperable perforated esophagus? The perfora...

regain appetite after 14 days NPO - Gastroenterology Community

- Mar 07, 2009

I recently had a 14 day hospital stay after an esophageal perforation. My question is how ...

Dog fluids in thoracic cavity, renal function deteriorating - Animal Health – General Expert Forum

- Nov 25, 2007

Our 5 yr old mixed breed(half collie) was not eating. Xrays showed fluid in thoracic cavit...

thermal ablation of barrett's esophagus - GERD (Acid Reflux) Community

- Feb 27, 2009

I have heard recently about new procedure to eliminate barretts esophagus tissue -thermal a...

I'm sixteen and need help for esophageal cancer - GERD (Acid Reflux) Community

- Apr 06, 2009

I have been living with GERD since birth for sixteen years, i have been in and out of the h...

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- Jun 21, 2007

For 3 yrs. I was treated for MS. No medications worked except Solumedrol and now that does...

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