Contralateral spontaneous rupture of the esophagus following severe emesis after non-intubated pulmonary wedge resection

Non-intubated thoracoscopic lung surgery has been reported to be technically feasible and safe. Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, also known as Boerhaave ’s syndrome (BS), is rare after chest surgery.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research