Boerhaave syndrome: report of a case treated non-operatively

An unique case of Boerhaave's Syndrome is presented in which the patient survived without any surgical treatment. We believe that this was due to non-contamination of the mediastinal and pleural cavities as shown by serial contrast roentgenograms of the esophagus.

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Published inAnnals of surgery Vol. 181; no. 4; pp. 452 - 454
Main Authors Larrieu, A J, Kieffer, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1975
Subjects
Amylases - urine
Barium Sulfate
Esophageal Perforation - complications
Esophageal Perforation - etiology
Esophageal Perforation - therapy
Esophagoscopy
Humans
Leukocyte Count
Male
Middle Aged
Pleural Effusion - etiology
Rupture, Spontaneous
Vomiting - complications
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Summary:An unique case of Boerhaave's Syndrome is presented in which the patient survived without any surgical treatment. We believe that this was due to non-contamination of the mediastinal and pleural cavities as shown by serial contrast roentgenograms of the esophagus.
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ISSN:0003-4932
1528-1140