'Diagnosis of Boerhaave's Syndrome With Aid of Bedside Ultrasound

Boerhaave's syndrome is characterized by transmural rupture of the distal esophagus in the setting of increased intraluminal pressures combined with negative intrathoracic pressure. It is a rare condition with high mortality (20–50% mortality rate). This is a case of a 47-year-old man who appea...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2021-11, Vol.61 (5), p.568-573
Main Authors: Felipe, Naillid, King, Samantha A., Salerno, Alexis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boerhaave's syndrome
Esophageal Perforation - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Mediastinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
pneumomediastinum
pneumoperitoneum
pneumothorax
Rupture, Spontaneous
subcutaneous emphysema
Ultrasonography
ultrasound
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Summary:Boerhaave's syndrome is characterized by transmural rupture of the distal esophagus in the setting of increased intraluminal pressures combined with negative intrathoracic pressure. It is a rare condition with high mortality (20–50% mortality rate). This is a case of a 47-year-old man who appeared acutely ill, presenting with shortness of breath, chest and abdominal pain, and diagnosed with Boerhaave's syndrome with the assistance of bedside ultrasound. Emergency physicians must have a heightened suspicion of this diagnosis in patients presenting with chest and abdominal pain and can use bedside ultrasound skills to aid with diagnosis.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.05.017