Tension pneumothorax - Another presentation of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus

G. Zamir; Y. Kluger; M. Muggia-Sullam

doi:10.1159/000172331

Tension pneumothorax - Another presentation of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus

G. Zamir^*, Y. Kluger, M. Muggia-Sullam

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Abstract

Rupture of the esophagus is a disease with grave clinical consequences if diagnosed late. Patients usually present with chest pain and signs of sepsis. A patient is described who presented, with tension pneumothorax, a previously undescribed sign which prompted early diagnosis and treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	124-125
Number of pages	2
Journal	Digestive Surgery
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000172331
State	Published - 1995
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Boerhaave syndrome
Esophagus
Tension pneumothorax

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