title: [Subcutaneous emphysema of the anterior chest wall as the only symptom of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus].
abstract: A diagnostically difficult case of Boerhaave's syndrome is reported. The patient gave a history of subcutaneous emphysema of the anterior chest wall as the only sign. Aspiration drainage through thoracotomy opening and artificial alimentation through jejunostomy were used with success.
authors.affiliation: Oddziału Chirurgicznego Centralnego Szpitala Kolejowego, Warszawie.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Cerański
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sura
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Imiela
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schier
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D013909:Thorax
vernacular_title: Odma podskórna przedniej ściany klatki piersiowej jako jedyny objaw samoistnego pekniecia przełyku.