emDOCs Revamp: Esophageal Perforation
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). 4 Fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use as appropriate. upper endoscopy, transesophageal echo, etc.).
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