Síndrome de Boerhaave Flashcards

1
Q

Se define como:

A

Rupture of the distal esophagus

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2
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Las causas mas frecuentes son:

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a. Endoscopy (~75% of cases)

b. Retching, bulimia

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3
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Cuales suelen ser las complicaciones de este:

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a. Pneumomediastinum
(1) Air dissects subcutaneously into the anterior mediastinum.
(2) Crunching sound (Hamman sign) is heard on auscultation.
b. Pleural effusion contains food, acid, and amylase.

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