Boerhaave syndrome causes

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Causes

Life-threatening causes:

• Seizures

Common causes:

• iatrogenic

• Severe straining

• Vomiting

Less common causes:

• Childbirth

• Prolonged coughing or laughing

• Prolonged coughing or laughing