Original Article

Spontaneous Rupture of the Esophagus

Authors: GUY J. BARROW, M.D., W T THOMPSON, Jr., M.D.

Abstract

The syndrome of esophageal rupture is to be differentiated from a number of diseases, among which myocardial infarction is prominent. The diagnosis must be made on clinical considerations. Only the surgeon can save the patient's life.

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