Endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) of a spontaneous oesophageal rupture (Boerhaave’s syndrome) with peritonitis – a new treatment option

Abstract

Boerhaave’s syndrome is a life-threatening disease with high mortality and morbidity. Endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) can be used to treat oesophageal perforations.

Keywords

• boerhaave
• drainage
• endoscopic vacuum therapy
• endoscopy
• oesophagus
• perforation
• peritonitis
• nasogastric tube