Neonatal Boerhaave's syndrome with duodenal atresia

Indian J Pediatr. 2002 Aug;69(8):727-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02722715.

Abstract

Neonatal Boerhaave's syndrome is a rare condition. Most cases are idiopathic. We report a case of neonatal Boerhaave's syndrome associated with duodenal atresia which could have precipitated the former.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Duodenum / abnormalities*
  • Esophageal Diseases / complications*
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Obstruction / complications
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous