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World J Meta-Anal. Apr 18, 2023; 11(4): 112-124
Published online Apr 18, 2023. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v11.i4.112
Current approach for Boerhaaves syndrome: A systematic review of case reports
Ippei Yamana, Takahisa Fujikawa, Yuichiro Kawamura, Suguru Hasegawa
Ippei Yamana, Takahisa Fujikawa, Yuichiro Kawamura, Department of Surgery, Kokura Memorial Hospital, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-8555, Japan
Suguru Hasegawa, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
Author contributions: Yamana I and Fujikawa T contributed equally to this work; Yamana I and Fujikawa T designed the research study; Yamana I and Fujikawa T performed the research; Kawamura Y contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Yamana I analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Takahisa Fujikawa, FACS, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Surgery, Kokura Memorial Hospital, 3-2-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-8555, Japan. fujikawa-t@kokurakinen.or.jp
Received: December 16, 2022
Peer-review started: December 16, 2022
First decision: January 31, 2023
Revised: February 7, 2024
Accepted: April 6, 2023
Article in press: April 6, 2023
Published online: April 18, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Totally 49 published case reports concerning the Boerhaave syndrome were systematically reviewed. In the treatment of Boerhaave syndrome, it is most important to diagnose the issue immediately. Primary repair with reinforcement is the gold-standard procedure. The indication of endoscopic esophageal stenting or endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy should always be considered for patients in a poor general condition and who continue to have leakage after repair.