Suitable Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophageal Ruptures in Cases of Non-Boerhaave Syndrome: A Comparison With Boerhaave Syndrome

• Main Authors: Shunsuke Hayakawa MD (Author), Ryo Ogawa MD, PhD (Author), Sunao Ito MD (Author), Seiichi Nakaya MD (Author), Tomotaka Okubo MD, PhD (Author), Hiroyuki Sagawa MD, PhD (Author), Tatsuya Tanaka MD, PhD (Author), Hiroki Takahashi MD, PhD (Author), Yoichi Matsuo MD, PhD (Author), Shuji Takiguchi MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Boerhaave syndrome (BS) is frequently reported in cases of esophageal perforation; however, there are relatively few studies on non-Boerhaave syndrome (nBS). This study clarifies the appropriate diagnosis and treatment for patients with nBS among those with esophageal ruptures. Twelve patients with...