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1) Esophageal perforation caused by external air-blast injury from explosions is rare, with only 5 cases reported in literature. 2) Symptoms include chest pain and dyspnea, but diagnosis is difficult and often delayed over 24 hours. 3) Early diagnosis and proper surgical management such as primary repair can reduce morbidity and mortality, while delays over 24 hours before repair increase risks of leakage and infection requiring more involved procedures.

Author

Astrid Asakura

Language

EN