| Boerhaave's syndrome complicating status epilepticus. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20081646 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Boerhaave's syndrome, first described in 1724, is a spontaneous transmural perforation of the oesophagus, typically caused by forced emesis. It is classically associated with the 'Mackler triad' of vomiting, lower thoracic pain and subcutaneous emphysema. It is the most lethal perforation of the gastrointestinal tract with an estimated mortality of 20-40% (de Schipper et al, 2009). |
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Authors:
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Cheron Bailey; Siun Burke |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Volume: 71 ISSN: 1750-8460 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-18 Completed Date: 2010-05-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101257109 Medline TA: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 53 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, St Georges Hospital, London SW17 0QT. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Enteral Nutrition Esophageal Perforation / complications*, therapy Female Humans Pneumothorax / etiology Respiration, Artificial Status Epilepticus / complications* Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology Syndrome Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Vomiting / etiology |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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