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Esophageal perforation.

L G Phillips·J Cunningham
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A brief synopsis of the clinical and radiographic features of esophageal perforation, including barogenic rupture, is outlined. The dependence of the thoracic surgeon on roentgenograms and their interpretation by the radiologist is emphasized.

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Esophageal PerforationEsophagoscopyExtravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic MaterialsHumansInfant, NewbornIntubation, IntratrachealRadiographyRupture, SpontaneousSyndromeJournal ArticleReview

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L G Phillips, J Cunningham. 1984. Esophageal perforation.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6382422/

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