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Iatrogenic perforation of cancer of the esophagus or the gastroesophageal (GE) junction is a severe complication. Its incidence has increased most likely because of more aggressive palliative endoscopic therapy and the current widespread use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for accurate preoperative staging. Therapy, i.e. conservative versus surgical treatment remains controversial.
Iatrogenic perforation of cancer of the esophagus or the gastroesophageal (GE) junction is a severe complication.
( World Journal of Gastroenterology ) A research team from Germany reported a case of 82-year-old man with iatrogenic perforation of cancer of gastroesophageal junction. They opted for reconstruction using an end-to-side esophagogastrectomy. In additionally, different approaches to iatrogenic perforation, i.e., surgical versus endoscopic therapy are discussed in this article.
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