J Korean Radiol Soc.  1974 Dec;10(2):119-120. 10.3348/jkrs.1974.10.2.119.

A case of Boerhaave syndrome

• Lee YZ
• Woo WH
• Ra WY

• KMID: 2345946
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1974.10.2.119

Abstract

Esophageal rupture may occur from an external force such as an explosion or trauma to the chest, spontaneouslyas from vomiting, by instrumental peforations during endoscopy, or by foreign bodies. A case of Boerhaave syndromewas seen in a healthy 52 years old man who complained of substernal pain, vomiting and dyspnea afterover-drinking. Abnormalities seen on the chest film were : A) hydropneumothorax B) mediastinal emphysema and C)subcutaneous emphysema. These characteristic roentgen findings were confirmed an esophageal rupture.

Keyword

Esophagus; rupture

MeSH Terms

Dyspnea
Emphysema
Endoscopy
Esophagus
Explosions
Foreign Bodies
Hydropneumothorax
Mediastinal Emphysema
Rupture
Thorax
Vomiting