Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus (Boerhaave's syndrome) presenting as pyopneumothorax.
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| ID: sea-89182
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus presenting as a pyopneumothorax in an elderly male is described. Delayed presentation of the patient led to serious complications to which he succumbed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pneumothorax
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Rupture, Spontaneous
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Syndrome
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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