Gastroscopy demonstrated a circa 2-cm long rupture of the distal esophagus, thus confirming Boerhaave syndrome and meaning that surgical treatment was indicated. The operation was performed via ...

It’s unclear exactly what Beckinsale’s diagnosis was, however, an esophageal rupture is ... also known as Boerhaave’s ...

WITHIN a month during the past spring we had the unusual experience at the Beverly Hospital of caring for 2 patients with spontaneous rupture of the esophagus. Although this condition is not a ...

After facing life-threatening complications and failed surgeries in Ethiopia, a 38-year-old man successfully underwent a ...