Abstract

LANA SOTO, R. et al. Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus: difficult diagnosis on the emergency service. An. Med. Interna (Madrid) [online]. 2003, vol.20, n.2, pp.40-42. ISSN 0212-7199.

We present two case of a spontaneous perforation of the esophagus (Boerhaave’s syndrome), they were associated with different symptoms. Both of them the diagnosis was make on the second admision to the emergency service. The Boerhaave’s syndrome is potentially lethal, relatively rare and the difficult diagnosis in the initial phases. It’s a life threating condition demanding early diagnosis and rapid aggresive management to prevent fulminant death.

Keywords : Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus; Boerhaave’s syndrome.

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