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Boerhaave's syndrome, also known as spontaneous oesophageal rupture, is a cause of oesophageal perforations. It occurs when the oesophageal ruptures due to a sudden increase in pressure, such as from vomiting or heavy lifting. It is usually seen in middle-aged or older men who have an underlying oesophageal disease or previous history of heavy alcohol consumption. They account for approximately 15% of all oesophageal perforations.
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c
Boerhaave's syndrome
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Oesophageal malignancy can cause perforations but accounts for <1% of all perforations, therefore it is not the most common cause.
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d
Malignancy
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While foreign body ingestion can cause oesophageal perforations, it leads to approximately 12% of all perforations and is therefore not the most common cause.
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Foreign body ingestion
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Iatrogenic perforation refers to perforation caused by medical or surgical procedures. This can include perforations caused by endoscopic procedures such as oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), but can also refer to perforations caused by other medical or surgical procedures as well. Iatrogenic perforations are the most common cause of oesophageal perforations. They account for over 50% of all oesophageal perforations.
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Iatrogenic
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Trauma, such as a car accident or fall, can cause oesophageal perforations, but it is not the most common cause. They account for <10% of all oesophageal perforations.
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b
Trauma
Concept
Chapter
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4001
Oesophageal perforation
Topic
136
Gastroenterology
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Which of the following is the most common cause of oesophageal perforation?
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