Successful closure of spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome) by endoscopic clipping

Indian J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan-Feb;25(1):39-41.

Abstract

Endoscopic clips have been used mainly for control of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and occasionally for closure of GI perforations. However, closure of spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome) by clipping has not been reported. We described successful non-surgical closure of spontaneous esophageal perforation by endoscopic clipping in a patient with bilateral pyopneumothorax and septicemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophageal Perforation / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Perforation / surgery*
  • Esophagoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rupture, Spontaneous