Boerhaave's syndrome in children: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Antonis, J.H.A., Poeze, M. and Van Heurn, L.W.E.

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Volume: 41

Issue: 9

Pages: 1620-1623

ISSN: 0022-3468

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.003

Abstract:

Boerhaave's syndrome or spontaneous rupture of the esophagus is a rupture of the esophagus after vomiting. It is rare in children, and to date, 26 children have been reported. We present the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with dyspnea after vomiting and subcutaneous emphysema. The diagnosis was confirmed with esophagoscopy. The patient was successfully treated with a repair of the rupture and a fundoplication. We review the literature on Boerhaave's syndrome in children. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Boerhaave's syndrome in children: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors: Antonis, J.H.A., Poeze, M. and Van Heurn, L.W.E.

Journal: J Pediatr Surg

Volume: 41

Issue: 9

Pages: 1620-1623

eISSN: 1531-5037

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.003

Abstract:

Boerhaave's syndrome or spontaneous rupture of the esophagus is a rupture of the esophagus after vomiting. It is rare in children, and to date, 26 children have been reported. We present the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with dyspnea after vomiting and subcutaneous emphysema. The diagnosis was confirmed with esophagoscopy. The patient was successfully treated with a repair of the rupture and a fundoplication. We review the literature on Boerhaave's syndrome in children.

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Boerhaave's syndrome in children: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors: Antonis, J.H.A., Poeze, M. and Van Heurn, L.W.E.

Journal: Journal of pediatric surgery

Volume: 41

Issue: 9

Pages: 1620-1623

eISSN: 1531-5037

ISSN: 0022-3468

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.003

Abstract:

Boerhaave's syndrome or spontaneous rupture of the esophagus is a rupture of the esophagus after vomiting. It is rare in children, and to date, 26 children have been reported. We present the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with dyspnea after vomiting and subcutaneous emphysema. The diagnosis was confirmed with esophagoscopy. The patient was successfully treated with a repair of the rupture and a fundoplication. We review the literature on Boerhaave's syndrome in children.

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