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Boerhaave´s syndrome

Thursday 01 May 2008, Ján Ušák, M. D.

Boerhaave´s syndrome. Complete rupture of the esophageal wall most often caused by excessive vomiting.

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Keywords: Boerhaave´s syndrome, rupture of esophageal wall, perforation, vomiting, esophagus