The Success of Surgery in the First 24 Hours in Patients with Esophageal Perforation

BAYRAM A. S., Erol M. M., MELEK H., Colak M. A., Kermenli T., GEBİTEKİN C.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, vol.47, no.1, pp.41-47, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/eajm.2014.55
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.41-47
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Esophageal perforation (EP) is a critical and potentially life-threatening condition with considerable rates of morbidity and mortality. Despite many advances in thoracic surgery, the management of patients with EP is still controversial.