Diagnostic value of pleural fluid cytology in occult Boerhaave's syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
When Boerhaave's syndrome presents with atypical clinical features and eludes prompt diagnosis, delays in surgical therapy increase complications and mortality. We present a patient with occult Boerhaave's syndrome who had nondiagnostic esophageal contrast studies and thoracic computed tomography. Pleural fluid cytologic analysis established the presence of esophageal rupture by detecting undigested food particles.
Medical subject headings
- Esophageal Diseases
- Pleural Effusion