Esophageal Perforation - Mediastinitis

Your Path

  • Esophageal Perforation - Mediastinitis

Etiology

  • Reason for perforation include
  • Repeated retching→Boerhaves, biopsy/procedure w/perforation, toxic ingestion→ lye/drain cleaner, foreign body

Symptoms

  • Ill appearance
  • Pain is severe and acute
  • W/assoc swallowing probs