ACUTE SEVERE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING RESULTING FROM SPONTANEOUS ESOPHAGEAL RUPTURE AND LITERATURE REVIEW
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Abstract
The Boerhaave syndrome is a extremely rare but a life-threatening condition. Diagnosis is difficult by its rarity and the absence of typical symptoms. Case report: We report a case of Boerhaave syndrome resulting from severe vomiting after alcohol consumption, in a critical ill condition. Although the patient was treated following guidelines after diagnosis, “the golden hour” was missed, leading to a poor prognosis. Conclusion: Timely diagnosis and treatment of Boerhaave syndrome are crucial prognostic factors. Chest computed tomography plays a significant role in the diagnosis. The management of the disease requires multidisciplinary coordination and close monitoring, with surgery being the primary treatment modality and ideally performed within 24 hours.
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Boerhaave syndrome, esophageal rupture, esophageal perforation.
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