Spontaneous Pharyngeal Perforation After Forceful Vomiting: The Difference from Classic Boerhaave's Syndrome
Boerhaave's syndrome is spontaneous transmural perforation of the esophagus, which occurs most often after forceful vomiting or retching. This commonly occurs in the lower third of the esophagus but spontaneous perforation of the pharynx or cervical esophagus is extremely rare. This case presen...
Main Authors: | Jong-Lyel Roh, Chan Il Park |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2008-09-01
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Series: | Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-ceo.org/upload/pdf/ceo-1-174.pdf |
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