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Oesophageal Perforation and Rupture -MRCS FRCS Exam
This podcast episode from SurgiSmart - Cut to the Core provides a comprehensive overview of oesophageal perforation and rupture. I’m your host, Major Munish Chauhan, and I am a General Surgery Registrar in the British Army.
The episode details the causes, including Boerhaave's syndrome and iatrogenic events, alongside the characteristic clinical presentation, such as severe chest pain and subcutaneous emphysema. Diagnostic approaches, utilising CT scans and endoscopy, are explained, followed by a discussion of management strategies, ranging from conservative treatment to surgical intervention and stenting. Finally, the episode highlights potential complications and the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for improved patient outcomes.