<n0:ComplexDefinition xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:def-definition>A disorder characterized by a rupture in the wall of the esophagus.</n0:def-definition><n0:def-source>CTCAE</n0:def-source></n0:ComplexDefinition>
nci:P366
Perforation_Of_Esophagus
nci:P90
<n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>Esophageal perforation</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>PT</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>CTCAE</n0:term-source><n0:source-code>E10665</n0:source-code></n0:ComplexTerm><n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>ESOPHAGUS, PERFORATION OF</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>PT</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>FDA</n0:term-source><n0:source-code>2399</n0:source-code></n0:ComplexTerm><n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>PERFORATION OF ESOPHAGUS</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>SY</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>FDA</n0:term-source><n0:source-code>2399</n0:source-code></n0:ComplexTerm><n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>Perforation of Esophagus</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>PT</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>NICHD</n0:term-source></n0:ComplexTerm><n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>Esophageal Perforation</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>PT</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>NCI</n0:term-source></n0:ComplexTerm><n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>Perforation Of Esophagus</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>SY</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>NCI</n0:term-source></n0:ComplexTerm>
nci:P97
<n0:ComplexDefinition xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:def-definition>The presence of a hole or other type of opening in the esophageal wall through which the contents of the esophagus can pass into the mediastinum. The most common cause of esophageal perforation is injury during a medical procedure such as esophagoscopy or placement of a naso-gastric tube; and pathologic process such as neoplasm or gastric reflux with ulceration. Less common causes include injuries from penetrating or blunt trauma or injury to the esophagus during an operation on another organ, mechanical problem such as violent retching or vomiting; ingestion of a foreign body or caustic agents. The condition often results in infection of the mediastinum and mediastinitis.</n0:def-definition><n0:def-source>NCI</n0:def-source></n0:ComplexDefinition>