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
Published In/Presented At
Chalikonda, D., Yoo, J., Johnson, D., & Tofani, C. (2019). Boerhaave Syndrome Causing Bilateral Empyemas. ACG case reports journal, 6(9), e00203. https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000000203
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
31750375
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article