[Seromuscularis rupture of the oesophagus after vomiting: a rare cause of hemothorax]

Ann Chir. 2006 Mar;131(3):216-8. doi: 10.1016/j.anchir.2005.08.001. Epub 2005 Sep 7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of seromuscularis rupture of the oesophagus occurring after an episode of vomiting and revealed by a left hemothorax. Diagnosis was established at thoracoscopy and was related to the nosologic setting of post-emetic syndromes. All unusual pleuropulmonary symptoms after vomiting must make evoke this diagnostic hypothesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophagus / injuries*
  • Female
  • Hemothorax / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Rupture
  • Vomiting / complications*