Boerhaave syndrome primary prevention

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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

Boerhaave syndrome can be prevented by controlling the risk factors.

Primary Prevention

The control of following risk factors can prevent boerhaave syndrome.

  • Overindulgence in food 
  • Alcohol
  • Excessive vomiting

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