Abstract

Introduction
 Oesophageal perforation is a rare condition and has high morbidity and mortality. Both the morbidity and mortality are directly related to the delay in diagnosis and start of treatment. Primary closure with drainage is recommended if perforation is detected in less than 24 hours. Treatment for delayed or missed rupture of oesophagus is not very clear and is controversial.
 Case Report
 We hereby report a case of delayed diagnosed cervical oesophagus rupture following gunshot, which was primarily repaired. Special emphasis is on newer technique of fistula localization using oro-oesophageal tube and AMBU for better closure. The fistula closure was successful and no there were no post-operative complications.
 Discussion
 The symptoms and signs on presentation of patient of cervical oesophagus perforation are discussed along with the differing treatment paradigms for early versus late presentation. Surgical repair with primary closure may be undertaken, even in late presentation of oesophagus rupture. This technique of oro-oesophageal tube used along with AMBU, may be useful in cases of both cervical and upper thoracic oesophagus rupture.

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