Boerhaave's syndrome presenting as a mid-esophageal perforation associated with a right-sided pleural effusion

Emily S Reardon; Linda W Martin

doi:10.1093/jscr/rjv142

Boerhaave's syndrome presenting as a mid-esophageal perforation associated with a right-sided pleural effusion

J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Nov 24;2015(11):rjv142. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjv142.

Authors

Emily S Reardon¹, Linda W Martin²

Affiliations

¹ Thoracic Surgery Division, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
² Thoracic Surgery Division, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA lmartin@smail.umaryland.edu.

Abstract

There are few published case reports of Boerhaave's syndrome presenting as a mid-esophageal perforation associated with a right-sided pleural effusion. We present an unusual case of spontaneous perforation of the mid-esophagus and discuss the surgical management and outcome. Our case underscores the importance of a meticulous diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the management of an often elusive and difficult disease process.

Publication types

Case Reports