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

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2006-01-29
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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.
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Sriram PV, Rao GV, Reddy ND. Successful closure of spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome) by endoscopic clipping. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2006 Jan-Feb; 25(1): 39-41
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/64806
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Indian Journal of Gastroenterology