Thoracoscopic Surgery for Esophageal Perforation and Achalasia: Two cases report.
- Author:
Se Jin OH
1
;
Sanghoon JHEON
;
Hyeong Ryul KIM
;
Cheong LIM
;
Kay Hyun PARK
;
Sook Whan SUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. jheon@snubh.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal perforation;
Esophageal disease;
Thoracoscopy;
Esophageal achalasia
- MeSH:
Dilatation;
Esophageal Achalasia*;
Esophageal Diseases;
Esophageal Perforation*;
Humans;
Mortality;
Thoracoscopy*
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2007;40(9):655-658
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Esophageal perforation is relatively uncommon but it often cause fatal if not properly treated, and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We report here on two cases of esophageal perforation caused by Boerhaave syndrome or pneumatic dilatation for treating achalasia. The patients were successfully treated with thoracoscopic primary repair and esophagomyotomy.
