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KMID : 0364020160490060478
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2016 Volume.49 No. 6 p.478 ~ p.480
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Successful Management of Delayed Esophageal Rupture with T-Tube Drainage Using Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
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Do Young-Woo
Lee Chang-Young
Lee Sung-Soo
Kim Ha-Eun
Kim Bong-Jun
Lee Jin-Gu
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Abstract
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Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus after forceful vomiting is known as Boerhaave syndrome, a rare and life-threatening condition associated with a high rate of mortality. The management of Boerhaave syndrome is challenging, especially when diagnosed late. Herein, we report the successful management of late-diagnosed Boerhaave syndrome with T-tube drainage in a 55-year-old man. The patient was transferred to our institution 8 days after the onset of symptoms, successfully managed by placing a T-tube, and was discharged on postoperative day 46 without complications.
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KEYWORD
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Esophagus, perforation, T-tube, Boerhaave syndrome, Delayed diagnosis
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