| Acute Respiratory Failure in a Patient With Spontaneous Oesophageal Rupture (Boerhaave Syndrome). | |
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PMID: 21255506 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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A spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus (Boerhaave syndrome) is a rare but lifethreatening condition. Vomiting, chest pain, dyspnoea and subcutaneous emphysema are the most commonly reported symptoms. Since severe respiratory distress, sepsis and shock may develop rapidly in the course of the disease, a prompt diagnosis plays a crucial prognostic role in patients with Boerhaave syndrome. We report a case of 79-year-old man presenting with severe chest pain and respiratory distress who was successfully diagnosed and treated with primary surgical repair. |
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Piotr Korczynski; Rafal Krenke; Adam Fangrat; Wlodzimierz Kupis; Tadeusz M Orlowski; And Ryszarda Chazan |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-1-21 |
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Title: Respiratory care Volume: - ISSN: 0020-1324 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-1-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7510357 Medline TA: Respir Care Country: - |
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