Delay in management | Early: less than 24 h |
Clinical presentation | Absence of symptoms and signs of sepsis |
Radiological criteria | Cervical or thoracic location of the esophageal perforation Contained perforation by surrounding tissues - Intramural - Minimal peri-esophageal extravasation of contrast material with intra-esophageal drainage - Absence of massive pleural contamination |
Esophageal characteristics | No preexistent esophageal disease |
Other | Possibility of close surveillance by expert esophageal team Availability of round the clock surgical and radiological skills |