Presentation
Vomiting with intense epigastric and chest pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45
From the case:
Boerhaave syndrome
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Left pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum with gas noted around the esophagus.
Bilateral pleural effusions.
Case Discussion
Spontaneous esophageal perforation that occurs secondary to forceful vomiting is called Boerhaave syndrome.
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