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Query: UMLS:C0042963 (vomiting)
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76 year-old man was transferred to emergency room because of severe epigastralgia and dyspnea. He was well until 5 hours before admission, when he suddenly felt severe epigastralgia followed by vomiting. He was found to be in warm shock state. Chest X-ray film showed dilation of mediastinum, pneumo mediastinum, left pleural effusion and subcutaneous emphysema, which were consistent with esophageal perforation. Esophageal contrast study was diagnostic. Emergency operation was performed in which rupture of the lowest esophagus causing remarkable mediastinitis and pleuritis was observed. Esophageal tear was primarily closed and chest drains were placed. Despite severe post-operative complications, he was discharged with recovery 5 months later.
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PMID:[A case of idiopathic esophageal perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome)]. 213 Jul 99