["Pericardiography" in endoscopy-induced esophageal perforation].

Esophageal perforations are rare but most often caused by instrumental lesions during endoscopy. We describe a cases of the iatrogen esophageal perforation accompanied with perforation of the pericardium. Chest radiograph with Gastrografin swallow revealed the perforation. The principles of operative treatment and the postoperative course are demonstrated.