Perforation of the esophagus (Boerhaave's syndrome) during hemodialysis.
The first case of spontaneous perforation of the esophagus during hemodialysis is reported. This occurred in a 73-year-old patient, following vomiting, which he frequently experienced during dialysis.
D000368:Aged; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014839:Vomiting / Q000150:complications