Successful Treatment of Boerhaave's Syndrome with Endoscopic Insertion of a Self-Expandable Metallic Stent: Report of Three Cases and a Review of the Literature

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Abstract
Boerhaave’s syndrome is a rare but life-threatening condition which presents a diagnostic as well as therapeutic challenge. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical repair are critical for survival; however late recognition of esophageal rupture is not unusual. A variety of nonsurgical approaches have been proposed, particularly in the case of delayed diagnosis. In recent years, the insertion of a metallic stent has been described as a promising modality in the treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture. We report three cases of Boerhaave’s syndrome treated with self-expandable metallic stents and review previously published cases.

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