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Nonsurgical Approaches to Esophageal Perforation Are Rising


 

FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WESTERN SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

"A point of our study is that this management, whether it’s endoscopic or operative, should be performed by surgeons because we have all the tools to manage all patients appropriately," Dr. Hubka said.

The study authors and discussant said that they had no financial disclosures.

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