Boerhaave's syndrome and tension pneumothorax secondary to Norovirus induced forceful emesis

Søren Venø; Jens Eckardt

doi:10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2012.07.11

Boerhaave's syndrome and tension pneumothorax secondary to Norovirus induced forceful emesis

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Venø, Søren ;
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Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU
Eckardt, Jens
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Thorax Surgery, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU

DOI:

10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2012.07.11

Abstract:

Boerhaave's syndrome or spontaneous esophageal perforation is a rare condition, with high mortality. We describe a case of Boerhaave's syndrome presenting with tension pneumothorax. The patient was infected with Norovirus and developed Boerhaave's syndrome, initially thought to be gastroenteritis but later developing with tension pneumothorax, and mediastinitis caused by esophageal perforation. The patient was treated with thoracotomy with primary suture and oesophageal stent placement. He had a long period of recovery and was discharged after 98 days. Boerhaaves syndrome is often delayed and must be considered in any patient with respiratory symptoms and a recent history of vomiting.

Type:

Journal article

Language:

English

Published in:

Journal of Thoracic Disease, 2013, Vol 5, Issue 2

Main Research Area:

Medical science

Publication Status:

Published

Review type:

Peer Review

Submission year:

2013

Scientific Level:

Scientific

ID:

240687885

Boerhaave's syndrome and tension pneumothorax secondary to Norovirus induced forceful emesis

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