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Esophageal Perforation and Incarcerated Hiatal Hernia in the Elderly

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Emergency General Surgery in Geriatrics

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Thoracic foregut surgical emergencies, such as esophageal perforations and incarcerated hiatal hernias, can be challenging in geriatric patients. Untreated, these conditions are associated with high morbidity and mortality, yet surgical intervention and repair often involve complex procedures associated with high morbidity and mortality and/or loss of independence in geriatric patients. This chapter discusses the diagnosis and management of esophageal perforation and incarcerated hiatal hernias in the geriatric population, with special emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches.

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  1. New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA

    Donna C. Koo, Clara Angeles & Tracey L. Weigel

  2. Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA

    Clara Angeles & Tracey L. Weigel

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Koo, D.C., Angeles, C., Weigel, T.L. (2021). Esophageal Perforation and Incarcerated Hiatal Hernia in the Elderly. In: Latifi, R., Catena, F., Coccolini, F. (eds) Emergency General Surgery in Geriatrics . Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62215-2_14

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