Boerhaave syndrome

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions , 8 Dec 2013
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 19 Nov 2019

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Age changed from 80 to 80 years.
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Boerhaave syndrome is spontaneous oesophageal rupture from forceful vomiting. After initialyinitial concerns for the pneumomediastinum secondary to perforation oesophageal malignancy, this case was given the clinical diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome. 

  • -<p>Boerhaave syndrome is spontaneous oesophageal rupture from forceful vomiting. After initialy concerns for the pneumomediastinum secondary to perforation oesophageal malignancy, this case was given the clinical diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome. </p>
  • +<p>Boerhaave syndrome is spontaneous oesophageal rupture from forceful vomiting. After initial concerns for the pneumomediastinum secondary to perforation oesophageal malignancy, this case was given the clinical diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome. </p>

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Image CT (lung window) ( update )

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Image CT (lung window) ( update )

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