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Analysis of Unsuccessful Esophageal Stent Placements for Esophageal Perforation, Fistula, or Anastomotic Leak  Richard K. Freeman, MD, Anthony J. Ascioti,

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1 Analysis of Unsuccessful Esophageal Stent Placements for Esophageal Perforation, Fistula, or Anastomotic Leak  Richard K. Freeman, MD, Anthony J. Ascioti, MD, Theresa Giannini, ARNP, Raja J. Mahidhara, MD  The Annals of Thoracic Surgery  Volume 94, Issue 3, Pages (September 2012) DOI: /j.athoracsur Copyright © 2012 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions

2 Fig 1 Contrast esophagram showing oral contrast flowing between the outside of the esophageal stent and the mucosal surface of the esophagus. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery  , DOI: ( /j.athoracsur ) Copyright © 2012 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions

3 Fig 2 Computed tomographic image. An esophageal stent is seen in the esophageal lumen with continued pneumomediastinum and a left pleural effusion, implying that the stent has not sealed the esophageal perforation. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery  , DOI: ( /j.athoracsur ) Copyright © 2012 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions

4 Fig 3 Treatment algorithm for esophageal perforation. (CT = computed tomography.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery  , DOI: ( /j.athoracsur ) Copyright © 2012 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions


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