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Boerhaave's syndrome: diagnosis and treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15927648     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Boerhaave's syndrome, or postemetic rupture of the esophagus,represents one of several etiologies of esophageal perforation. Early diagnosis, which requires both a high index of suspicion and contrast esophagography, is essential for optimal outcome. Primary repair is often possible, although other techniques, such as esophageal exclusion or diversion, may be appropriate in certain circumstances.
Authors:
Conrad M Vial; Richard I Whyte
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Surgical clinics of North America     Volume:  85     ISSN:  0039-6109     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2005 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-06-01     Completed Date:  2005-08-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0074243     Medline TA:  Surg Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  515-24, ix     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, CVRB 205, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305-0344, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Esophageal Perforation / diagnosis*,  etiology,  surgery*
Esophagectomy / methods*
Esophagoplasty / methods*
Humans
Rupture
Syndrome
Vomiting / complications

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