scholarly journals An exceptional complication of transesophageal ultrasound in a patient with Coronavirus disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
AMINE BAHLOUL ◽  
Rania Hammami ◽  
Aimen Boughariou ◽  
Salma Charfeddine ◽  
Racha Smaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Perforation ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Underlying Condition ◽  
Favorable Prognosis ◽  
Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation

We presented an unusual case of iatrogenic esophageal perforation(EP) following trans-esophageal echocardiography(TEE) in a patient with COVID-19.Force applied during the intubation on an inflammatory and fragile wall caused by COVID-19 probably represented the underlying condition that contributed to the EP.Early diagnosis and urgent treatment are essential for a favorable prognosis

Laser-welded Endoscopic Endoluminal Repair of Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation: An Animal Model

2008 ◽  
Vol 139 (5) ◽  
pp. 713-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin S. Bleier ◽  
Michael A. Gratton ◽  
Jason M. Leibowitz ◽  
James N. Palmer ◽  
Jason G. Newman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Model ◽  
Esophageal Perforation ◽  
Endoluminal Repair ◽  
Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation
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