Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus – a case report

Zbigniew Kula; Katarzyna Kłonowska-Majchrzak

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Gastroenterology Review/Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny

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Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus – a case report

Zbigniew Kula

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Katarzyna Kłonowska-Majchrzak

Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny 2008; 3 (4): 192–195

Online publish date: 2008/09/05

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Spontaneous oesophageal rupture, also known as Boerhaave’s syndrome, is a rare but potentially fatal condition. This study reports a case of oesophageal rupture in a 57-year-old woman who experienced vomiting. Covered stent placement was technically successful in the patient. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of spontaneous oesophageal perforation are discussed. Based on a review of the literature and our case, endoscopic therapy of oesophageal perforation appears to be a promising alternative to surgery in a select group of patients.

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Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus – a case report

Zbigniew Kula , Katarzyna Kłonowska-Majchrzak

Boerhaave’s syndrome, spontaneous rupture, oesophageal stent

Zbigniew Kula

,

Katarzyna Kłonowska-Majchrzak