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Boerhaave’s syndrome - Overview

- Dr. Jonathan Carter 

#Boerhaaves #Syndrome #Diagnosis #Overview
Boerhaave’s syndrome ... Jonathan Carter #Boerhaaves
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Esophageal Damage • Boerhaave ... Cardiac Arrest #BulimiaNervosa
Boerhaave Syndrome 
Postemesis 
Iatrogenic (most common)
Left Posterolateral most common

Mackler's Triad:
Lower Chest Pain
Vomiting
Subcutaneous Emphysema

#Boerhaave #Syndrome #Diagnosis #Signs
Boerhaave Syndrome ... Emphysema #Boerhaave
Boerhaave Syndrome on Endoscopy
Another spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave Syndrome) with gross mediastinal soiling from retching a
Boerhaave Syndrome ... esophageal perforation (Boerhaave ... DrBloodandGuts #Boerhaave
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave
Boerhaave Syndrome on Endoscopy 

Boerhaave Syndrome with complete left wall dehiscence. This one went to surgery
Boerhaave Syndrome ... Endoscopy Boerhaave ... DrBloodandGuts #Boerhaave
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
rub, Fever, ↑WBC Boerhaave's
Boerhaave Syndrome on Endoscopy - Pleural Space

Massive Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation (Boerhaave Syndrome) in active COVID 19
Boerhaave Syndrome ... Esophageal Perforation (Boerhaave ... #Boerhaave #Syndrome
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
inducing vomiting #BulimiaNervosa