Boerhaave Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Boerhaave Syndrome Overview from eMedicine
Tags: Gastroenterology, Esophagus Disorder, Vomiting, Disease and Condition
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Boerhaave syndrome is described as the rupture of the esophagus that occurs after forceful emesis or vomiting. This information from eMedicine gives an overview of Boerhaave syndrome.
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Esophageal Rupture
emedicine.medscape.com — “Almost 300 years ago, Herman Boerhaave, a Dutch physician, described the case of Barron Wassenaer, the Grand Admiral of Holland.In 1724, Boerhaave was called to the bedside of the admiral, who complained of severe chest pain and exclaimed that something had burst in his chest.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave Syndrome Follow-up
emedicine.medscape.com — “Follow-up: Boerhaave Syndrome. Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave Syndrome Medication
emedicine.medscape.com — “Medication: Boerhaave Syndrome. Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave Syndrome Treatment & Management
emedicine.medscape.com — “Treatment & Management: Boerhaave Syndrome. Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave Syndrome Workup
emedicine.medscape.com — “Workup: Boerhaave Syndrome. Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave Syndrome Clinical Presentation
emedicine.medscape.com — “Clinical Presentation: Boerhaave Syndrome. Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave Syndrome
emedicine.medscape.com — “Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Euthyroid sick syndrome is described as abnormal findings on thyroid function tests in the absence of thyroid illness. http://bit.ly/a769uf
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