Perforation of the esophagus with the gastrocamera fiberscope |
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Authors: | Dr. Klaus Anselm MD Dr. Jack M. Shartsis MD Napoleon V. Carandang MD Robert J. Priest MD |
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Affiliation: | (1) From the Division of Gastroenterology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich;(2) the School of Medicine, Wayne State University, USA |
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Abstract: | Five patients with perforation of the esophagus due to gastroscopy are reported. Possible causes of this injury are discussed. It is maintained that adequate deflection of the instrument tip is important for prevention of perforations. |
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