Lacerations and Perforations of the Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause of esophageal lacerations/perforations?
A
Severe vomiting
2
Q
What is the name of the syndrome in which severe retching, associated with alcoholism, leads to mucosal lacerations of the upper stomach and lower esophagus?
A
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
3
Q
What is the name of the syndrome in which vomiting causes esophageal rupture?
A
Boerhaave syndrome
