Minimally invasive approach to Boerhaave’s syndrome
- 1 September 2002
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Surgical Endoscopy
- Vol. 16 (9) , 1354-1357
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-001-9185-4
Abstract
Boerhaave’s syndrome requires urgent thoracotomy, laparotomy, or both for esophageal repair and pleuromediastinal debridement. Minimally invasive techniques may be suitable alternatives.Keywords
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