| Autor: |
L. Granel-Villach, C. Fortea-Sanchis, D. Martínez-Ramos, G.A. Paiva-Coronel, R. Queralt-Martín, A. Villarín-Rodríguez, J.L. Salvador-Sanchis |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2014 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition), Vol 79, Iss 1, Pp 67-70 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2255-534X |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.rgmxen.2013.11.001 |
| Popis: |
Objective: Report our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Boerhaave syndrome by retrospective study from 1997 to 2013. Patients and methods: A retrospective study was conducted covering the time frame of 1997 to 2013. Results: There were a total of 5 men (71%) and 2 women (29%) and the mean age was 54 years (range: 33-80 years). Diagnosis was made through computed tomography scan in 5 cases (71%) and esophagogram in 2 cases (19%). Six patients (86%) had emergency surgery, whereas one case (14%) was managed conservatively. The surgical technique employed was primary suture and repair in 4 patients (67%) and esophageal resection and subsequent cervical esophagostomy in 2 patients (33%). Conclusions: Boerhaave's syndrome is a clinically rare entity with an elevated mortality rate. Therefore, a high degree of suspicion is necessary for making the diagnosis and providing early treatment that can result in improved outcome. |
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