An unusual presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome: a case report

We present a unique case of Boerhaave Syndrome that may highlight the spectrum of barotrauma from a Mallory-Weiss tear to full-thickness perforation. In this case, perforation only became evident following air insufflation at endoscopy.

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Published inCases journal Vol. 2; no. 1; p. 8000
Main Authors O'Kelly, Fardod, Lim, Kheng Tian, Cooke, Fiachra, Ravi, Narayanasamy, Reynolds, John Vincent
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cases Network Ltd 24.06.2009
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Summary:We present a unique case of Boerhaave Syndrome that may highlight the spectrum of barotrauma from a Mallory-Weiss tear to full-thickness perforation. In this case, perforation only became evident following air insufflation at endoscopy.
ISSN:1757-1626
1757-1626
DOI:10.4076/1757-1626-2-8000