Recurrent spontaneous esophageal rupture.
Spontaneous esophageal rupture is an uncommon and poorly understood condition. Recurrent rupture is extremely rare, with only one previously reported case in the literature. Here, we present a case series of two patients who had recurrent ruptures, and discuss the principles underlying the management of such cases.
Khan
Omar A
OA
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
Barlow
Clifford W
CW
Weeden
David F
DF
Amer
Khalid M
KM
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome