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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2]
Overview
Most physicians advice surgical intervention if the diagnosis is made within the first 24 hours after perforation. This can include primary repair of the defect, resection of the defect, diversion, drainage of collections.
Surgery
Most physicians advice surgical intervention if the diagnosis is made within the first 24 hours after perforation. This can include primary repair of the defect, resection of the defect, diversion, drainage of collections.
The following general principles are used to perform a repair of a perforation of the esophagus:
- Devitalized tissue is debrided from the perforation.
- Longitudinal incision of the muscular layer and along the muscle fibers superior and inferior to the perforation to expose the entire extent of the mucosal injury.
- The mucosa is closed with absorbable sutures and the muscularis layer is closed with nonabsorbable sutures.
Postoperative management:
- Nutritional support until oral feedings can be initiated and sustained.
- IV broad spectrum antibiotics typically for 7 to 10 days
- A contrast esophagram is done on postoperative day seven if the patient is stable.
- Drains remain in place until the patient is tolerating oral feedings and without evidence of a leak.
Endoscopy:
Endoscopic treatment for an esophageal perforation should be considered in patients who are unlikely to tolerate surgery.