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Prognostic variables for mortality associated with esophageal perforation
Prognostic variables for mortality associated with esophageal perforation
Mortality (percent)
Etiology (n = 431)
Spontaneous
36
Iatrogenic
19
Traumatic
7
Location (n = 397)
Cervical
6
Thoracic
27
Abdominal
21
Time to diagnosis (n = 396)
<24 hrs
14
>24 hrs
27
Esophageal_perforation_prognostic_variables.htm
This table shows the higher mortality rates associated with a sponteous perforation, a thoracic perforation, and a delay in diagnosis.
Data from: Brinster CJ, Singhal S, Lee L, et al. Evolving options in the management of esophageal perforation. Ann Thorac Surg 2004; 77:1475.
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