Ruptura espontânea do esôfago: síndrome de Boerhaave / Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus: boerhaave's syndrome
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
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39(1): 83-84, 2012. ilus
Article
in Portuguese
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| ID: lil-625256
ABSTRACT
Boerhaave's syndrome, the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, is associated with a 35% death rate. Perforated esophagus is a surgical emergency; it is the most serious, and frequently the most rapidly lethal, perforation of the gastro-intestinal tract. Three cases of Boerhaave's syndrome are presented, with their variants and resolutions. Treatment and outcome are largely determined by the time of presentation. We reviewed our experience with esophageal perforations to determine the overall mortality and whether the time of presentation should influence management strategy.
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Main subject:
Esophageal Perforation
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Mediastinal Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
Journal subject:
General Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí/BR
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