Munemura T, Suzuki O, Ootake S, Manase H, Fujimori M, Kato H
Department of Surgery, Obihiro Kosei Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan.
Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1998 Nov;46(11):1074-7. doi: 10.1007/BF03217878.
Spontaneous esophageal rupture (Boerhaave's Syndrome) is a life-threatening condition that requires early diagnosis and effective treatment. The authors describe a rare case of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus associated with pulmonary rupture in a 54-year-old man. The anatomical basis for the occurrence of a spontaneous esophageal rupture associated with pulmonary rupture is discussed.