Boerhaave syndrome due to excessive alcohol consumption: two case reports
Abstract Background Spontaneous esophageal rupture, or Boerhaave syndrome, is a fatal disorder caused by an elevated esophageal pressure owing to forceful vomiting. Patients with Boerhaave syndrome often present with chest pain, dyspnea, and shock. We report on two patients of Boerhaave syndrome wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-020-00318-5 |