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 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Esophageal perforation
An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus, the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.
The most common cause of an esophageal perforation is injury during a medical procedure such as esophagoscopy (a procedure to examine the esophagus) or placement of a naso-gastric tube.
For perforation in the mid-portion and lower-most portions of the esophagus, an operation is usually required for repair.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000231.htm   (772 words)

  
 ENGLISH - Online Information article about ENGLISH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Fifth issue, July 1855: large crown watermark; blue; perforated 16; blue, dark blue; perforated 14.
Second issue, January 27, 1891: same watermark; bright green; perforated 14 Five Pounds.—March 21, 1882: large anchor watermark; orange-vermilion, vermilion, bright vermilion; perforated 14.
One Pound.—March 1, 1877: watermark shamrock; brown-purple ; perforated 14.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /EMS_EUD/ENGLISH.html   (2408 words)

  
 AllRefer Health - Gastrointestinal Perforation (Intestinal Perforation, Perforation of the Intestines)
Perforation of the intestine leads to leakage of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity.
Perforation anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract is a surgical emergency.
Gastrointestinal perforation can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, ulcer disease, Crohn's disease, and less commonly, infections of the bowel, such as infectious colitis.
health.allrefer.com /health/gastrointestinal-perforation-info.html   (323 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Stamps
There are many United States stamps that look similar to the rarities listed below.
Some of the differences between expensive rarities and common stamps can be subtle, including differences in perforation, shade and size.
These stamps should have certificates from a recognized expertizing committee, such as The Philatelic Foundation or P.S.E. Checklist of Presidents of the United States
www.siegelauctions.com /enc/enc.htm   (564 words)

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