Right-Sided Hydropneumothorax as a Presenting Symptom of Boerhaave's Syndrome (Spontaneous Esophageal Rupture)
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Right-sided hydropneumothorax as a presenting symptom of Boerhaave's syndrome (spontaneous esophageal rupture).
Boerhaave's syndrome, or spontaneous esophageal rupture, is a rare condition that classically presents with Mackler's triad of vomiting, subcutaneous emphysema, and severe sudden onset of chest pain and requires immediate medical attention. Approximately 90% of the perforations occur at the left lateral aspect of the distal esophagus, causing a left-sided pleural effusion. Less than 10% of pati...
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عنوان ژورنال: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0899-8280,1525-3252
DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2015.11929269