An unusual presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome: a case report
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O'Kelly F, Lim KT, Cooke F, Ravi N, Reynolds JV. `An unusual presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome: a case report? in Cases Journal, 2, (8000), 2009Download Item:
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We present a unique case of Boerhaave Syndrome that may highlight the spectrum of barotrauma from a Mallory-Weiss tear to full-thickness perforation. In this case, perforation only became evident following air insufflation at endoscopy.
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Author: REYNOLDS, JOHN; RAVI, NARAYANASAMY
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