346. Esophageal Perforations

08/09/2021 20 min
346. Esophageal Perforations

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Episode Synopsis

After this episode, listeners should be able to: Understand the basic anatomy of the esophagus Recognize the causes of an esophageal perforation Identify the locations and clinical presentations of an esophageal perforation List a differential diagnosis Understand the preoperative work up for diagnosing an esophageal perforation Describe the treatment Describe the major steps in the surgical repair of an esophageal perforation