Boerhaave syndrome differential diagnosis

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

Differential Diagnosis

Common misdiagnoses include myocardial infarction, pancreatitis, lung abscess, pericarditis, and spontaneous pneumothorax. If esophageal perforation is suspected, even in the absence of physical findings, contrast radiographic studies of the esophagus and a CT scan should be obtained promptly.