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Esophageal perforation associated with migration of an Angelchik antireflux prosthesis into the thorax is reported. After initial nonoperative management, this patient was treated by an esophagogastrectomy with a favorable outcome. The complications associated with this prosthesis are reviewed briefly.
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Albin, J., Allan, T.N.K. & Khalil, K.G. Intrathoracic esophageal perforation with the Angelchik antireflux prosthesis: Report of a new complication. Gastrointest Radiol 10, 330–332 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01893123
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