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Boerhaave's Syndrome: A Case Report.
- Source :
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Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy . 2022, Vol. 13 Issue 11, p768-772. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Spontaneous oesophageal rupture is a rare presentation which requires a high level of clinical suspicion. Case presentation: A 39-y-old patient presented with atypical symptoms of severe abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting. Results: Abdominal pain resolved after initial treatment, thought to have acute abdominal pathology, initial chest X-ray and abdominal X-ray were normal studies with no identified acute pathologies. Discussion: The patient was kept under observation till deterioration happened; a Computed Tomography scan (CT scan) was done for suspected intra-abdominal sepsis, and then images showed a ruptured oesophagus. Eventually, the patient was admitted for urgent surgical intervention. Conclusion: This case report describes a rare Emergency Department (ED) presentation which requires a high index of suspicion, early diagnosis, and urgent management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09758453
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161535263
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.31858/0975-8453.13.11.768-772