Boerhaave syndrome risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2]

Overview

Boerhaave syndrome usually occurs in patients with a normal underlying esophagus. The most potent risk factor in the development of Boerhaave syndrome is Overindulgence in food and Alcohol.

Other risk factors include Eosinophilic esophagitis, Medication-induced esophagitis, and Infectious ulcers.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors:

• Overindulgence in food 
• Alcohol

Less Common Risk Factors:

• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Medication-induced esophagitis
• Barrett's
• Infectious ulcers