Boerhaave syndrome – Case report and review
| Main Authors: | Horzic, Matija, Kopljar, Mario, Cupurdija, Kristijan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Bahasa: | hrv |
| Terbitan: |
, 2005
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3534226 |
Daftar Isi:
- Boerhaave syndrome is a rare but life-threatening injury associated with an overall mortality rate ranging from 20 to 70% depending on the onset of treatment. Prompt recognition and initiation of treatment of esopheagal perforations has long been recognized as being essential for a favorable outcome. However, in spite of dramatic clinical presentation, diagnosis is delayed in over 50% of patients. Therefore, constant awareness about this serious surgical condition is mandatory. We present a case of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus treated by subtotal esophagectomy and a review of the current literature.