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Spontaneous Oesophagopleural Fistula as the Underlying Cause of Hydropneumothorax

P. Ravi Kumar, A. Udaykiran, P. Subba Rao

Keywords : Spontaneous oesophagopleural fistula, Boerhaave's syndrome, Mackler's traid

Citation Information : Kumar PR, Udaykiran A, Rao PS. Spontaneous Oesophagopleural Fistula as the Underlying Cause of Hydropneumothorax. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2019; 61 (3):153-154.

DOI: 10.5005/ijcdas-61-3-153

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 18-11-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

Boerhaave syndrome consists of spontaneous longitudinal transmural rupture of the oesophagus, usually in its distal part. It generally develops during or after persistent vomiting as a consequence of a sudden increase in intraluminal pressure in the oesophagus. It is extremely rare in clinical practice. It is manifested by Mackler's triad: vomiting, chest pain and subcutaneous emphysema which is actually uncommon.

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