Complete Information on Boerhaave syndrome
POSTED BY admin on Jun 5, 2008 under Uncategorized
Boerhaave syndrome is a rare spontaneous rupture to the esophagus. Esophagus most commonly results from a sudden increase in intraesophageal pressure combined with negative intrathoracic pressure caused by straining or vomiting.
In most cases of Boerhaave’s syndrome, the tear occurs at the left posterolateral aspect of the distal esophagus and extends for several centimeters. The condition is associated with high morbidity and is fatal in the absence of therapy. The occasionally nonspecific nature of the symptoms may contribute to a delay in diagnosis and a poor outcome.
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