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Delayed oesophageal perforation following endoscopic stapling of a pharyngeal pouch

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

P. A. Nix
P. A. Nix
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, General Infirmary of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Abstract

Endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouches is gaining popularity and is said to be a quick procedure with minimal morbidity and mortality. So far, there have been few reported cases of any severe complications following this procedure. However, complications as with other treatment modalities can occur. A case of mediastinitis due to delayed oesophageal perforation following the stapling procedure is presented.

Keywords

PharynxDiverticulumSurgical ProceduresOperativeComplications
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 8 , August 2001 , pp. 668
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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