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Overview
What are the symptoms of Boerhaave syndrome?
- Severe throat pain
- Upper abdominal pain
- Fever
- Pain with swallowing
What causes Boerhaave syndrome?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Its treatment includes immediate antibiotic therapy to prevent mediastinitis and sepsis, surgical repair of the perforation,[1] and if there is significant fluid loss it should be replaced with IV fluid therapy since oral rehydration is not possible.
Where to find medical care for Boerhaave syndrome?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
- If left untreated, Boerhaave syndrome is a fatal condition. With treatment, there is a 25% chance of mortality.
Possible complications
Sources
- ↑ Matsuda A, Miyashita M, Sasajima K; et al. (2006). "Boerhaave syndrome treated conservatively following early endoscopic diagnosis: a case report". Journal of Nippon Medical School = Nihon Ika Daigaku zasshi. 73 (6): 341–5. doi:10.1272/jnms.73.341. PMID 17220586.