Bhojani Fatima, Shafqat Gulnaz, Zafar Uffan, Khan Anam
Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Mar 1;19(5):2043-2047. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.02.028. eCollection 2024 May.
Boerhaave's syndrome is a potentially fatal emergency, typically induced by forceful retching, which leads to increased intra-esophageal pressure. It commonly presents with vague symptoms such as chest pain or more classic symptoms like subcutaneous emphysema and vomiting. We present an unusual case of Boerhaave syndrome secondary to rapid and excessive intake of carbonated drinks in a 22-year-old male, who presented to our emergency department with atypical symptoms of fever and shortness of breath. Imaging studies showed left-sided hydropneumothorax with an esophageal pleural fistula, and multidisciplinary teams were involved in the patient's management.
博雷尔哈夫综合征是一种潜在致命的急症，通常由剧烈干呕诱发，导致食管内压力升高。其常见症状模糊，如胸痛，或有更典型的症状，如皮下气肿和呕吐。我们报告一例不寻常的博雷尔哈夫综合征病例，该病例发生在一名22岁男性身上，病因是快速过量饮用碳酸饮料。该患者因发热和呼吸急促等非典型症状前来我院急诊科就诊。影像学检查显示左侧液气胸伴食管胸膜瘘，多学科团队参与了该患者的治疗。
