Spontaneous Esophageal Rupture without Risk Factors
Boerhaave syndrome is a spontaneous rupture of the esophagus. It results from a sudden increase in esophageal pressure combined with negative intrathoracic pressure as seen with severe straining or vomiting. Esophageal perforation is extremely rare with an incidence of approximately 3.1 per 1,000,00...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2019
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| Online Access: | https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2019/schedule/44 |