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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 57(1): 57-58
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038782
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038782
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Necrotizing Mediastinitis Linked to Boerhaave's Syndrome: A Surgical Approach
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Publication History
Received January 26, 2008
Publication Date:
23 January 2009 (online)
Introduction
Boerhaave's syndrome is a surgical emergency due to forceful vomiting. The prognosis is linked to an early diagnosis (within 12 hours) and a definitive surgical treatment [1]. We describe a delayed surgical approach based on the bovine pericardium to repair the esophagus rupture.
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Dr. MD, PhD Duilio Divisi
University of L'Aquila
Department of Thoracic Surgery
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