The esophagus traverses three body compartments (neck, thorax, and abdomen) and is
surrounded at each level by vital organs. Injuries to the esophagus may be classified as …

This Position Paper is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy (ESGE). It addresses the diagnosis and management of iatrogenic perforation …

Background Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is an increasingly common cause of dysphagia
in both children and adults, as well as one of the most prevalent oesophageal diseases with …

These are updated guidelines which supersede the original version published in 2004. This
work has been endorsed by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee of the British …

Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) perforation is a common medical emergency associated with
considerable mortality, ranging from 30 to 50%. Clinical presentation varies: oesophageal …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to familiarize radiologists with the specific
characteristics of foreign bodies, obtained from image interpretation, to guide further …

The only method to prevent iatrogenic luminal perforation at the time of endoscopy is the
avoidance of endoscopic procedures. Luminal perforation is among the most feared adverse …

Opinion statement Purpose of review Esophageal stents are used in clinical practice for
endoscopic treatment of a wide variety of esophageal diseases and conditions. This review …

Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics used to treat many
infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), acne, pelvic …

Leakage from the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction can be lethal due to
uncontrolled contamination of the mediastinum. The most predominant risk factors for the …