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An Atypical Case of Spontaneous Rupture of the Oesophagus

A case of spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus is described in which the presentation is unusual. The rarity of the condition is emphasized. The diagnosis and treatment are briefly considered and the difficulties in diagnosis stressed. The similarities and differences between this condition and the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: D'Sa, A. A. J. Barros
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Clinical Press 1975
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5117292/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28906805
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Sumario:A case of spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus is described in which the presentation is unusual. The rarity of the condition is emphasized. The diagnosis and treatment are briefly considered and the difficulties in diagnosis stressed. The similarities and differences between this condition and the Mallory-Weiss syndrome are discussed.