Esophageal perforation as a complication
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Nisha L. Bhatia; Joseph M. Collins; Cuong C. Nguyen; Dawn E. Jaroszewski; Holena
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Article
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2008
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Fifty years ago, esophageal perforation was common after rigid upper endoscopy. The arrival of flexible endoscopic instruments and refinement in technique have decreased its incidence; however, esophageal perforation remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality. This complicati