title: Endoscopic treatment of an oesophageal rupture using an over-the-scope clip (OTSC): A case report.
abstract: Oesophageal rupture (Boerhaave syndrome) is a rare but serious complication after vomiting. Early intervention is mandatory in order to avoid a deleterious outcome for the patient. This case report describes the endoscopic approach using an over-the-scope clip.
authors.affiliation: II. Medizinische Klinik, Rotkreuzklinikum München, Nymphenburgerstrasse 163, 80634 Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: Elmar
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ngo
authors.affiliation: II. Medizinische Klinik, Rotkreuzklinikum München, Nymphenburgerstrasse 163, 80634 Munich, Germany. Electronic address: p.born@t-online.de.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Born
authors.affiliation: II. Medizinische Klinik, Rotkreuzklinikum München, Nymphenburgerstrasse 163, 80634 Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: Hendrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Strebel
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004935:Esophageal Diseases; D000072663:Spontaneous Perforation
keywords: Oesophageal rupture; Over-the-scope clip