Spontaneous closure of esophageal tear in Boerhaave's syndrome.
An unusual case of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus is reported in which the patient survived without surgical closure or drainage procedure. The site of perforation and subsequent closure are documented radiologically.
D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013577:Syndrome; D014839:Vomiting / Q000150:complications