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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 78, 931-933, Copyright © 1979 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association

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Diaphragmatic pedicle flap for treatment of Boerhaave's syndrome

FM Jara

A case of spontaneous perforation of the esophagus is described, which was managed by thoracotomy, primary closure, and reinforcement of the suture line with as diaphragmatic pedicle flap. The advantages of this technique are discussed.

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