Boerhaave syndrome

Also known as: Spontaneous esophageal rupture

Full-thickness esophageal rupture after forceful vomiting.

Medical specialty: Gastroenterology
Subspecialty: Gastroenterology / Esophageal disease
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected, male predominance; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Sudden rise in intraesophageal pressure.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (6)

feverpneumomediastinumsevere chest painshocksubcutaneous emphysemavomiting

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