Gastrointestinal perforation other diagnostic studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[2]
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Overview
Endoscopy can be used to evaluate patients with suspected esophageal perforation. CT is obtained first because it is non-invasive and sensitive.
Gastrointestinal perforation other diagnostic studies
- Endoscopy can be used to evaluate patients with suspected esophageal perforation.[1]
- Endoscopy allows direct inspection of the perforation and can be used for treatment.
- Endoscopy may show local erythema or spasm.[2]
- CT is obtained first because it is non-invasive and sensitive.
Video shows upper endoscopy of perforated esophagus
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References
- ↑ Horwitz B, Krevsky B, Buckman RF, Fisher RS, Dabezies MA (1993). "Endoscopic evaluation of penetrating esophageal injuries". Am J Gastroenterol. 88 (8): 1249–53. PMID 8338093.
- ↑ Aronberg RM, Punekar SR, Adam SI, Judson BL, Mehra S, Yarbrough WG (2015). "Esophageal perforation caused by edible foreign bodies: a systematic review of the literature". Laryngoscope. 125 (2): 371–8. doi:10.1002/lary.24899. PMID 25155167.