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Mediastinitis secondary to esophageal rupture; A case of Boerhaave syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Boerhaave syndrome is caused by spontaneous, vertical tears, which are most commonly seen in the distal esophagus. Boerhaave syndrome may develop after vomiting, severe cough, blunt trauma, and difficulty swallowing. In our study, we aimed to present a 66-year-old male who developed mediastinitis secondary to Boerhaave syndrome and was admitted to the emergency department of a secondary-level public hospital. In our case, despite early exploration, esophageal repair, mediastinal debridement, and subsequent esophageal stent application to the perforation, the condition was mortal. In this rare syndrome, surgical repair to the esophagus can be done within the first 24-48 h.

Source: SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/2050313x251357371

Authors: Osman Emre Ersin, Fazlı Yanık, Yekta Altemur Karamustafaoğlu, Yener Yörük

Institution: Trakya University

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000