Endoscopic management of Boerhaave's syndrome presenting with hematemesis
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Hematemesis is an uncommon yet challenging presentation of Boerhaave's syndrome. Here, we present minimally invasive management of an esophageal perforation with hematemesis using esophageal stenting in an elderly male with multiple comorbidities.
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دوره 2014 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014