Kasturba Hospital in Manipal successfully performs endoscopic management of esophageal perforation, utilizing innovative techniques including metal stenting and the X-TACK Endoscopic HeliX system ...

When esophageal perforation is treated within 24 hours, the chances of survival are high. However, the survival rate goes down significantly if treatment is delayed beyond the first 24 hours.

He said without proper care, the mortality rate of the rare condition can be as high as 60%. After three weeks of continuous EndoVac therapy, the patient’s oesophageal perforation healed completely.

Esophageal perforation refers to a hole or rupture in the esophagus. It is a serious, life threatening condition that requires prompt treatment. Learn more here.

While most episodes of vomiting don't lead to Boerhaave syndrome, it is a rare possibility, and vomiting can cause other types of damage to your esophagus.

The management of esophageal perforation is dependent on its size and location. Simple suture is recommended in case of small perforation in the cervical esophagus.

A team led by Dr. Christian Righini from the University Medical Center of Grenoble reports a case of cervical cellulitis and mediastinitis following esophageal perforation with chicken bone. The ...

SPONTANEOUS perforation of the aorta by a benign esophageal ulcer has not been reported. As a surgical complication such a perforation has been described in 3 cases. Merindino and Emerson1 presente ...

"Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation (Boerhaave Syndrome): Diagnosis With CT-Esophagography." The Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock. January-March 2013. By Snopes Staff.

A new procedure can now treat esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus) when caught early, therefore greatly reducing mortality rates. These holes in the esophagus can occur when undergoing ...

After three weeks of continuous EndoVac therapy, the patient’s oesophageal perforation healed completely. He was started on an oral diet and discharged with complete recovery.