Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Spontaneous closure of esophageal tear in Boerhaave's syndrome

  • Published:
Gastrointestinal Radiology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

An unusual case of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus is reported in which the patient survived without surgical closure or drainage procedure. The site of perforation and subsequent closure are documented radiologically.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Boerhaave H: Atrocis, nec descripti prius, morbi historia. Secundum medicae artis leges conscripta.Lugduni Batavorium 60, 1724

  2. Campbell C, Andrews J, Neptune W: Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus (Boerhaave syndrome).JAMA 235:526–528, 1976

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  3. Curci J, Horman M: Boerhaave's syndrome: the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.Ann. Surg. 183:401–408, 1976

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  4. Fontana R, Payne W: Noninstrumental perforations of the esophagus.Dis Chest 55:190–196, 1969

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  5. Sanderson R: Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus. Report of survival without surgical management.Am J Surg 109:506–508, 1965

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  6. Movsas S: Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus: is conservative treatment ever justified?Thorax 21:111–114, 1966

    Google Scholar 

  7. Bobo W, Billups W, Hardy J: Boerhaave's syndrome: a review of six cases.Ann Surg 172:401–408, 1970

    Google Scholar 

  8. Thompson N, Ernst C, Fry W: The spectrum of emetogenic injury to the esophagus and stomach.Am J Surg 113:13–26, 1967

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  9. Parkin G: The radiology of perforated oesophagus.Clin Radiol 24:324–332, 1973

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  10. Priverteri C, Gay B: Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus.Radiology 57:48–57, 1951

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  11. Naclerio E: The “V sign” in the diagnosis of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus.Am J Surg 93:291–298, 1957

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  12. Miller HA, Taylor GA: Management of late cases of esophageal disruption with intravenous hyperalimentation.Can J Surg 18:41–46, 1975

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Radiology, Methodist Hospital, Graduate Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

    Dean D. T. Maglinte M.D. & Mary C. Edwards

Authors
  1. Dean D. T. Maglinte M.D.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Mary C. Edwards
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Maglinte, D.D.T., Edwards, M.C. Spontaneous closure of esophageal tear in Boerhaave's syndrome. Gastrointest Radiol 4, 223–225 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887530

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887530

Key words

Search

Navigation