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Hager Aref1, Tahir Yunus2, Obadah Alhallaq2
1Department of Surgery, International Medical Center, P.O. Box 2172, Jeddah, 21451, Saudi Arabia. dr.hageraref@gmail.com.
Background:
Boerhaave's syndrome involves a sudden elevation in the intraluminal pressure of the esophagus, causing a transmural perforation. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Its treatment is challenging, and early surgical intervention is the most crucial prognostic element.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of a 32 year-old male who presented after severe emesis with an acute onset of epigastric pain. He was diagnosed with Boerhaave's syndrome. Displaying signs of shock mandated immediate surgical exploration with laparoscopic primary repair.
Conclusion:
The golden period of the first 24 hrs of the event still applies to cases of esophageal perforation. The scarcity of these cases makes a comparison between the various treatment methods difficult. Our data support the use of laparoscopic intervention with primary repair as the mainstay of treatment for the management of esophageal perforation.
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