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Spontaneous esophageal rupture

普外科

Common symptoms

饱食后胸痛、急腹症、肠鸣、呼吸困难、黑便、腹痛、低热、恶心、低血压、腹膜炎

The pathology of disease

Spontaneous esophageal rupture (Boerhaave syndrome) is forceful vomiting causing full-thickness esophageal rupture; mediastinitis; severe chest pain.

Common Symptoms

Excruciating chest pain after vomiting; subcutaneous emphysema; dyspnea; shock

Causes

Forceful vomiting; increased intraluminal pressure.

Treatment

Emergent surgical repair; drainage; antibiotics

Prevention

No prevention.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the cardiothoracic surgery department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.