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Boerhaave syndrome primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2] Feham Tariq, MD [3]

Overview

Overview

Boerhaave syndrome can be prevented by controlling the risk factors.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

By controlling the following risk factors Boerhaave syndrome can be prevented:

  • Overindulgence in food 
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Excessive vomiting/retching
References

References

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