Rupture of oesophagus

external

• Synonyms

  • Ruptured oesophagus
  • Boerhaave syndrome

• Causes

  • Repeated vomiting
  • Carcinoma of oesophagus

• Effects

  • Pneumomediastinum
  • Left sided pleural effusion
  • Dull chest pain
  • Mediastinitis