An unusual case of spontaneous perforation of the oesophagus
- 1 April 1973
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 60 (4) , 331-333
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800600421
Abstract
An unusual case is reported of spontaneous perforation of the oesophagus in which there was a marked absence of intial smptoms. It is suggested that this condition be considered in the differential diagnosis of extensive hydropheumothorax. The importance of early diagnosis as a perequisite to successful treatment is emphasized.Keywords
This publication has 22 references indexed in Scilit:
- The boerhaave syndrome (spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus)British Journal of Surgery, 1972
- Pressure rupture of the mid-thoracic oesophagusBritish Journal of Surgery, 1969
- Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus: Endoscopic treatment in the primary stageThorax, 1968
- Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagusBritish Journal of Surgery, 1967
- Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation: Management of the “intermediate” PhaseThe Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1967
- Rupture of the Esophagus in the NeonatePublished by American Medical Association (AMA) ,1962
- Report of a case of spontaneous perforation of the œsophagus successfully treated by operationBritish Journal of Surgery, 1947
- SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE OF THE ESOPHAGUSJournal of Thoracic Surgery, 1947
- Spontaneous Perforation of the Oesophagus: Review of the Literature and Report of Three New CasesThorax, 1946
- PNEUMATIC RUPTURE OF THE INTESTINAL CANALPublished by American Medical Association (AMA) ,1931