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Boerhaave syndrome risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Boerhaave syndrome (BHS) usually occurs in patients with a normal underlying esophagus. The most potent risk factors in the development of Boerhaave syndrome is overindulgence in foodΒ and alcohol and sometimes iatrogenic. Other risk factors include Eosinophilic esophagitis, medication-induced esophagitis, and Infectious ulcers.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The risk factors of BHS is as follows:[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Common Risk Factors:
- Overindulgence in food
- IatrogenicΒ
- Alcohol
Less Common Risk Factors:
References
References
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