Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hermann_Boerhaave
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
vomiting
chronic cough esophageal cancer chest trauma high mortality if delayed treatment severe retching |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
esophageal rupture
|
| gptkbp:clinical_trial |
fever
hypotension tachycardia dyspnea |
| gptkbp:complications |
sepsis
pneumothorax pleural effusion mediastinitis |
| gptkbp:current_use |
gptkb:Mallory-Weiss_syndrome
esophageal varices |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
high if untreated
|
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:Herman_Boerhaave
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first described in 1724
named after Herman Boerhaave |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Boerhaave syndrome
|
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
increased intrathoracic pressure
esophageal wall stress tear in the esophagus |
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
proper lifting techniques
avoidance of excessive vomiting management of eating disorders |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
rare
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
acute
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gastrointestinal perforation
thoracic surgery critical care medicine |
| gptkbp:risk_factor |
eating disorders
heavy lifting alcohol use |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
CT scan
more common in males often occurs in older adults |
| gptkbp:symptoms |
chest pain
Hamman's sign crepitus subcutaneous emphysema |
| gptkbp:treatment |
gptkb:hospital
antibiotics antibiotic therapy is critical depends on timing of intervention surgical repair is often necessary |