Boerhaave's syndrome in children: a case report and review of the literature

J.H. Antonis; M. Poeze; L.W. van Heurn

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.003

Boerhaave's syndrome in children: a case report and review of the literature

J.H. Antonis, M. Poeze, L.W. van Heurn^*

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NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism

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Abstract

Boerhaave's syndrome or spontaneous rupture of the esophagus is a rupture of the esophagus after vomiting. It is rare in children, and to date, 26 children have been reported. We present the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with dyspnea after vomiting and subcutaneous emphysema. The diagnosis was confirmed with esophagoscopy. The patient was successfully treated with a repair of the rupture and a fundoplication. We review the literature on Boerhaave's syndrome in children.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1620-1623
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume	41
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.003
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2006

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