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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
==Causes== | | name = Esophageal rupture | ||
Esophageal | | image = [[File:Boorhaave1.JPG|left|thumb|Esophageal rupture]] | ||
* ''' | | caption = X-ray showing esophageal rupture | ||
* ''' | | field = [[Gastroenterology]], [[Thoracic surgery]] | ||
* ''' | | synonyms = Boerhaave syndrome | ||
* ''' | | symptoms = Severe chest pain, [[vomiting]], [[subcutaneous emphysema]] | ||
| complications = [[Mediastinitis]], [[sepsis]], [[pneumothorax]] | |||
==Symptoms== | | onset = Sudden | ||
| duration = Acute | |||
* Severe chest pain | | causes = [[Forceful vomiting]], [[trauma]], [[endoscopy]] | ||
| risks = [[Alcoholism]], [[eating disorders]], [[hiatal hernia]] | |||
* Difficulty swallowing ( | | diagnosis = [[Chest X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[esophagography]] | ||
* | | differential = [[Myocardial infarction]], [[aortic dissection]], [[peptic ulcer disease]] | ||
| treatment = [[Surgical repair]], [[antibiotics]], [[drainage]] | |||
* Rapid heart rate | | prognosis = Variable, depends on time to treatment | ||
* | | frequency = Rare | ||
}} | |||
==Diagnosis== | == Esophageal Rupture == | ||
Diagnosis of esophageal rupture | [[File:CXR_Pneumomediastinum.jpg|Chest X-ray showing pneumomediastinum|left|thumb]] | ||
* | An '''esophageal rupture''' is a medical condition where there is a tear or hole in the [[esophagus]], the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This condition can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly, as it allows the contents of the esophagus to leak into the surrounding areas, potentially causing infection and inflammation. | ||
* | == Causes == | ||
Esophageal ruptures can occur due to various reasons, including: | |||
* '''Trauma''': Physical injury to the chest or neck can cause a rupture. | |||
* '''Medical Procedures''': Endoscopic procedures or surgeries involving the esophagus can sometimes lead to accidental perforation. | |||
==Treatment== | * '''Boerhaave Syndrome''': This is a spontaneous rupture of the esophagus due to a sudden increase in intraesophageal pressure, often caused by severe vomiting. | ||
Treatment | * '''Foreign Bodies''': Swallowing sharp objects can puncture the esophagus. | ||
* | * '''Infections''': Severe infections can weaken the esophageal wall, leading to rupture. | ||
* | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of an esophageal rupture can vary but often include: | |||
* Severe chest pain | |||
* Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) | |||
== | * Vomiting, which may contain blood | ||
* Rapid breathing and heart rate | |||
* Fever and signs of infection | |||
== Diagnosis == | |||
Diagnosis of an esophageal rupture is typically made through imaging studies and clinical evaluation. Common diagnostic tools include: | |||
* '''Chest X-ray''': Can show signs of air in the mediastinum (pneumomediastinum) or pleural effusion. | |||
* '''CT Scan''': Provides detailed images and can confirm the presence of a rupture. | |||
[[File:BoorhaaveSag_CT.JPG|CT scan of Boerhaave syndrome|left|thumb]] | |||
== Treatment == | |||
Treatment for an esophageal rupture is a medical emergency and often requires surgical intervention. The main goals of treatment are to: | |||
* Repair the rupture | |||
* Drain any fluid collections | |||
* Prevent or treat infection | |||
In some cases, conservative management with antibiotics and nutritional support may be considered if the rupture is contained and the patient is stable. | |||
==See also== | == Prognosis == | ||
The prognosis for an esophageal rupture depends on the size and location of the tear, the time to diagnosis and treatment, and the overall health of the patient. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a favorable outcome. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Esophagus]] | * [[Esophagus]] | ||
* [[Boerhaave syndrome]] | * [[Boerhaave syndrome]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Pneumomediastinum]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Dysphagia]] | ||
{{Medical conditions}} | |||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical emergencies]] | [[Category:Medical emergencies]] | ||
[[Category:Esophagus]] | |||
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| Esophageal rupture | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Synonyms | Boerhaave syndrome |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Severe chest pain, vomiting, subcutaneous emphysema |
| Complications | Mediastinitis, sepsis, pneumothorax |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Acute |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Forceful vomiting, trauma, endoscopy |
| Risks | Alcoholism, eating disorders, hiatal hernia |
| Diagnosis | Chest X-ray, CT scan, esophagography |
| Differential diagnosis | Myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, peptic ulcer disease |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Surgical repair, antibiotics, drainage |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on time to treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Esophageal Rupture[edit]
An esophageal rupture is a medical condition where there is a tear or hole in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This condition can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly, as it allows the contents of the esophagus to leak into the surrounding areas, potentially causing infection and inflammation.
Causes[edit]
Esophageal ruptures can occur due to various reasons, including:
- Trauma: Physical injury to the chest or neck can cause a rupture.
- Medical Procedures: Endoscopic procedures or surgeries involving the esophagus can sometimes lead to accidental perforation.
- Boerhaave Syndrome: This is a spontaneous rupture of the esophagus due to a sudden increase in intraesophageal pressure, often caused by severe vomiting.
- Foreign Bodies: Swallowing sharp objects can puncture the esophagus.
- Infections: Severe infections can weaken the esophageal wall, leading to rupture.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of an esophageal rupture can vary but often include:
- Severe chest pain
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Vomiting, which may contain blood
- Rapid breathing and heart rate
- Fever and signs of infection
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of an esophageal rupture is typically made through imaging studies and clinical evaluation. Common diagnostic tools include:
- Chest X-ray: Can show signs of air in the mediastinum (pneumomediastinum) or pleural effusion.
- CT Scan: Provides detailed images and can confirm the presence of a rupture.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for an esophageal rupture is a medical emergency and often requires surgical intervention. The main goals of treatment are to:
- Repair the rupture
- Drain any fluid collections
- Prevent or treat infection
In some cases, conservative management with antibiotics and nutritional support may be considered if the rupture is contained and the patient is stable.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for an esophageal rupture depends on the size and location of the tear, the time to diagnosis and treatment, and the overall health of the patient. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a favorable outcome.
See also[edit]
