Boerhaave syndrome

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Boerhaave syndrome

Traumatic rupture of the lower esophagus after major blunt chest trauma, CPR or forceful protracted vomiting; BS is more common in Pts with pre-existing esophageal disease–eg, reflux esophagitis Clinical Abrupt chest pain, which may radiate to the neck, accompanied by shock, sepsis, death within 48 hrs if untreated

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