346. Esophageal Perforations

<p>After this episode, listeners should be able to:</p> <ul> <li>Understand the basic anatomy of the esophagus</li> <li>Recognize the causes of an esophageal perforation</li> <li>Identify the locations and clinical presentations of an esophageal perforation</li> <li>List a differential diagnosis</li> <li>Understand the preoperative work up for diagnosing an esophageal perforation</li> <li>Describe the treatment</li> <li>Describe the major steps in the surgical repair of an esophageal perforation</li> </ul>