[Boerhaave's syndrome]

Ann Ital Chir. 1994 Sep-Oct;65(5):549-52; discussion 553.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors report a personal case of "Boerhaave's syndrome" recovered by immediate reconstruction of perforated distal esophagus. They stress the value of early diagnosis by using X-ray study of upper gastrointestinal tract and immediately surgical treatment, very important for favourable prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esophageal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Perforation / surgery*
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography