title: Recurrent spontaneous esophageal rupture.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
authors.forename: Omar A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Clifford W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Barlow
authors.forename: David F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Weeden
authors.forename: Khalid M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Amer
mesh_terms: D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome