Esophageal Perforation - Mediastinitis

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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