Delayed and atypical presentation of Boerhaave's syndrome as epigastric mass
Boerhaave's syndrome (BS), also known as “spontaneous rupture of the esophagus,” is an emergent condition requiring early diagnosis and management to prevent associated morbidity and mortality. Mortality ranges between 20% and 40% with timely treatment but this rises to virtually 100% if treatm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2020;volume=9;issue=4;spage=264;epage=266;aulast=Singh |