Conservative Management of an Iatrogenic Esophageal Tear in Kenya
Since its description over 250 years ago, diagnosis of esophageal perforation remains challenging, its management controversial, and its mortality high. This rare, devastating, mostly iatrogenic, condition can quickly lead to severe complications and death due to an overwhelming inflammatory respons...
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Main Authors: | Peter Waweru, David Mwaniki |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/102540 |
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