Boerhaave Syndrome Causing Bilateral Empyemas.

Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-2019

Abstract

Boerhaave syndrome is a perforation of the esophagus caused by a sudden increase in intraluminal pressure. It is known to be associated with left-sided pleural effusion and mediastinitis, but rarely presents with bilateral effusion. Its association with the presence of a hiatal hernia is unclear. We present a patient with a hiatal hernia who developed bilateral empyemas because of Boerhaave syndrome and was treated with an endoscopically placed esophageal stent.

Volume

6

Issue

9

First Page

00203

Last Page

00203

ISSN

2326-3253

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

31750375

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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