Analysis to diagnosis and treatment in 19 cases of traumatic perforation of the esophagus / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment results of the traumatic perforation of the esophagus.Methods Retrospective analysis was performed in 19 cases with the traumatic perforation of the esophagus hospitalized.Results Treatment options ranged from aggressive to conservative management.Repair of esophageal perforation was performed in 9 cases,cervical drainage in 2 cases and conservative treatment in 8 cases.17 cases recovered from the disease,making up 89.5%the mortality rate was 10.5%.Conclusion In order to increase the recovery rate and decrease the mortality.it is important to diagnose and treat the disease in it's early phases.