T-tube placement as a method for treating penetrating oesophageal injuries

Highlights • The use of T tube for blunt and iatrogenic injuries has been well described however its use in penetrating trauma setting has rarely been reported. • T tube drainage can be used in penetrating trauma setting in both acute and delayed presentations as an effective treatment option for oe...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.28, p.255-257
Main Authors: Gill, Roger Christopher, Pal, K.M Inam, Mannan, Fatima, Bawa, Amber, Fatimi, Saulat H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Penetrating Oesophageal injuries
Surgery
T-Tube
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Summary:Highlights • The use of T tube for blunt and iatrogenic injuries has been well described however its use in penetrating trauma setting has rarely been reported. • T tube drainage can be used in penetrating trauma setting in both acute and delayed presentations as an effective treatment option for oesophageal defects. • In settings where primary repair cannot be under taken due to extensive inflammation and in hemodynamically unstable patients T tube provides a safe and invaluable treatment option. • T tube acts as a controlled fistula allowing drainage reducing contamination and preventing fulminant mediastinitis.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.12.025