A rare case of spontaneous esophageal rupture (Boerhaave's syndrome) associated with pulmonary rupture.
Spontaneous esophageal rupture (Boerhaave's Syndrome) is a life-threatening condition that requires early diagnosis and effective treatment. The authors describe a rare case of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus associated with pulmonary rupture in a 54-year-old man. The anatomical basis for the occurrence of a spontaneous esophageal rupture associated with pulmonary rupture is discussed.
Munemura
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Department of Surgery, Obihiro Kosei Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan.
Suzuki
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Ootake
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Manase
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Fujimori
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Kato
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D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures