Oesophageal Rupture in a Patient with Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Overview

Journal Anaesth Intensive Care

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialties Anesthesiology
Critical Care

Date 2000 Jun 15

PMID 10853220

Citations 5

Authors

A Baric

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Abstract

Rupture of the oesophagus (Boerhaave's syndrome) is a rare complication of forceful or suppressed vomiting. Postoperative nausea and vomiting is common but does not usually lead to life-threatening complications. A case of oesophageal rupture in a man who experienced postoperative nausea and vomiting after an uncomplicated procedure is described in this report. Delayed diagnosis mandated conservative treatment. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of oesophageal rupture is discussed.

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