ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION - UNUSUAL PRESENTATION WITH A BENIGN CLINICAL COURSE

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 67  (4) , 362-365
Abstract
A case of esophageal perforation occurring in a 75 yr old man is presented. The clinical presentation was benign and the diagnosis of esophageal perforation was made incidental to an upper gastrointestinal Ba examination. Conservative management consisting of nasogastric suctioning, antibiotics and antacids was effective in minimizing the clinical course. This represents a rare instance of a successful nonsurgical approach to esophageal perforation.

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