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Boerhaave syndrome


    complete, transmural laceration of esophagus
  • etiology:
    • spontaneous (retching, EtOH)
    • 2' to endoscopy, trauma, vagotomy, FB
  • sx: chest pain, shock, dyspnea, cyanosis
  • grave prognosis

  • M > F
  • usually on LEFT
  • uncommonly sub-diaphragmatic


Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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