Penetrating Trauma of the Pharynx and Esophagus

Pharyngoesophageal injury has high morbidity and mortality despite advances in diagnostics and surgical therapy. It is essential to rapidly identify patients injury to avoid severe sequelae. In this review, the common etiologies of penetrating esophageal injury will be reviewed as well as the initia...

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Published in:Operative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery 2020-12, Vol.31 (4), p.332-338
Main Authors: Tracy, Lauren F., Piraquive, Jacquelyn, Grillone, Gregory A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Esophageal perforation
Esophageal repair
Esophageal trauma
Esophagostomy
Pharyngeal trauma
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Summary:Pharyngoesophageal injury has high morbidity and mortality despite advances in diagnostics and surgical therapy. It is essential to rapidly identify patients injury to avoid severe sequelae. In this review, the common etiologies of penetrating esophageal injury will be reviewed as well as the initial evaluation and diagnostic techniques. Management of pharyngoesophageal injuries will be discussed including indications for observation, endoscopic management, or open surgical repair.
ISSN:1043-1810
1557-9395
DOI:10.1016/j.otot.2020.10.011