Boerhaave&;s syndrome is due to
BOERHAAVE&;S syndrome is a tear in the lower third of oesophagus which occurs when a person vomits against a closed glottis, causing leaks into the mediastinum, pleural cavity, and peritoneum.site of perforation is about 2-10 cm of posterolateral pa of the lower oesophagus.investigations include chest Xray, MRI/CT, and total count.treatment includes feeding by jejunostomy, surgery with resection. Ref: SRB&;s manual of surgery,5th ed, pg no 802
Drug induced esophagus perforation
Corrosive injury
Spontaneous perforation
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
G.I.T