Abstract:

Esophageal perforation after endoscopic instrumentation is a surgical emergency. Prompt diagnosis and treatment have a significant impact on mortality. In the setting of esophageal cancer, iatrogenic perforation presents a difficult challenge for surgical management as primary repair is not feasible. In this chapter, we describe the use of a minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for the management of an iatrogenic esophageal perforation in a patient with metastatic esophageal cancer.

Authors:

Navrose Grewal, M.D., Chief Resident, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, Khaled El-Badawi, M.D., Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, Ninh T. Nguyen, M.D., Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

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