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Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

The incidence of Boerhaave syndrome syndrome is 3.1 per 100,000 individuals.

Boerhaave syndrome accounts for 15% of all cases of spontaneous perforations of the esophagus.

Age

Boerhaave syndrome is most frequently seen among patients 50-70 years of age, and least susceptible age group is 1-17 years.

Gender

Boerhaave syndrome occurs more in men than women by a ratios ranging from 2:1 to 5:1.