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Kuldeep Vairagi
Kuldeep Vairagi4 months ago
Boerhaave syndrome

Boerhaave syndrome

Boerhaave syndrome, is a spontaneous perforation of the esophagus that results from a sudden increase in intraesophageal pressure combined with negative intrathoracic pressure (eg, severe straining or vomiting).

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