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  • Title: Chronic presentation of Boerhaave's syndrome.
    Author: Malik UF, Young R, Pham HD, McCon A, Shen B, Landres R, Mahmoud A.
    Journal: BMC Gastroenterol; 2010 Mar 12; 10():29. PubMed ID: 20226056.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus (Boerhaave's syndrome) is a rare, well-defined clinical syndrome caused by a longitudinal perforation of the esophagus. It is a life-threatening condition that necessitates rapid diagnosis and treatment. Patients typically present acutely with a history of vomiting followed by chest or abdominal pain. However, the diagnosis may be difficult or missed when patients present with chronic symptoms that mimic other conditions. CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, we present a unique case of Boerhaave's syndrome in a 53-year-old male patient. In contrast to the more common acute presentation, our patient developed non-specific symptoms in association with an intrathoracic cyst. In this report, we will also review the usual presenting signs, symptoms, and treatment of Boerhaave's syndrome. CONCLUSION: Our emphasis in this paper will be on the importance of recognizing and diagnosing Boerhaave's syndrome in an acute as well as a chronic state.
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