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"Occult" Boerhaave's syndrome.

G S Singh1, C M Slovis

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Occult Boerhaave's syndrome, a spontaneous esophageal rupture, can present subtly with hematemesis. Early diagnosis via upper GI series is crucial, even in seemingly stable patients, to avoid delayed treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, known as Boerhaave's syndrome, typically manifests with severe symptoms like chest pain, dyspnea, and shock.
  • Classic presentations often follow forceful vomiting, leading to rapid deterioration and cardiovascular collapse.