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  • Title: [Diagnosis and treatment of esophagus perforation caused by esophageal foreign bodies].
    Author: Zou Y, Wang X, Li W, Zhao H, Liu R, Yang S, Wang R.
    Journal: Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2011 Oct; 25(19):871-2, 875. PubMed ID: 22242467.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Summarize the treatment skills of esophagus perforation caused by esophageal foreign bodies. METHOD: Retrospectively analyze the seven cases of esophagus foreign body perforation with various complications in our department. RESULT: Six cases recovered in 3 to 18 days after operation, on average 14.2 day, while one case recovered in 49 days by conservative method. CONCLUSION: Foreign bodies removing, fistulae repairing, abscess incising, effusion rinsing, effective antibiotics administrating and support treatment are effective to treat esophagus perforation caused by esophageal foreign bodies. It will take a relative long time to be treated only by conservative way.
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