Boerhaave syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
syndrome
gptkbp:affects esophagus
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs spontaneous esophageal rupture
gptkbp:causedBy forceful vomiting
sudden increase in intraesophageal pressure
gptkbp:characterizedBy full-thickness rupture of the esophageal wall
gptkbp:complication sepsis
mediastinitis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:chest_X-ray
gptkb:CT_scan
contrast esophagography
gptkbp:emergencyServices true
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1724
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boerhaave syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code K22.3
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D001943
gptkbp:mortalityRate high if untreated
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Herman_Boerhaave
gptkbp:symptom vomiting
chest pain
subcutaneous emphysema
gptkbp:treatment antibiotics
supportive care
surgical repair
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Herman_Boerhaave
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5