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Boerhaave’s syndrome - Overview

- Dr. Jonathan Carter 

#Boerhaaves #Syndrome #Diagnosis #Overview
Boerhaave’s syndrome ... Jonathan Carter #Boerhaaves ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis
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 ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Boerhaave Syndrome on Endoscopy
Another spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave Syndrome) with gross mediastinal soiling from retching a
Boerhaave Syndrome ... esophageal perforation (Boerhaave ... DrBloodandGuts #Boerhaave
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Esophageal Damage • Boerhaave ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Spectrum of Response
Non-response:
 • Histology: Persistent eosinophilia, ≥ 15 eos/hpf
 • Symptoms:
15 eos/hpf • Symptoms ... : Persistent symptoms ... decrease in a symptom ... : Decreased symptoms ... EoE #Response #diagnosis
Chest Pain Differential By Symptom Characteristics
- Dr. Andrew Perry https://twitter.com/Perrycardium

#ChestPain #Differential #Symptoms #Characteristics #Diagnosis
Differential By Symptom ... #Differential #Symptoms ... Characteristics #Diagnosis
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave ... #differential #diagnosis
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura Diagnostic ... reversible aura symptoms ... visual aura, but symptoms ... another ICHD-3 diagnosis ... Migraine #Aura #diagnosis
Opioid Withdrawal Symptom Timeline
Stage l: Up to 8 hours 
Stage II: 8—24 hours 
Stage Ill: Up
Opioid Withdrawal Symptom ... Opioid #Withdrawal #Symptoms ... Progression #Addiction #Diagnosis