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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 25, 1996; 2(2): 101-103
Published online Jun 25, 1996. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v2.i2.101
Published online Jun 25, 1996. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v2.i2.101
Table 1 Causes of perforation and means of treatment
| Cause | n | Nonsurgical therapy | Surgical drainage | Esophagectomy |
| Esophageal dilation | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Sclerotherapy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gastroscopy | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Blunt trauma | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barogenic | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Spontaneous | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Table 2 Means and results of therapy
| Result | Nonsurgical therapy | Surgical drainage | Esophagectomy |
| Effective | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| Improved | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Ineffective | 2 | 1 | 3 |
- Citation: Xiao XW. Diagnosis and therapy of esophageal perforation in the aged. World J Gastroenterol 1996; 2(2): 101-103
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v2/i2/101.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v2.i2.101