Letter to the Editor

An Unusual Cause of Breathlessness in a Chronic Smoker

Authors: Anbalagan Amudhan, MS, Tirupporur Govindaswamy Balachandar, MCh, Shanmugasundaram Rajendran, MCh, Rajagopal Surendran, MCh

Abstract

To the Editor:


Boerhaave syndrome represents a diagnostic dilemma for the physician. Boerhaave syndrome is an uncommon condition where there is esophageal rupture following forceful vomiting. Rarer causes would include status asthmaticus, hyperemesis gravidarum, prolonged coughing or hiccups, defecation, parturition, seizures, weightlifting, and blunt injury to the chest or abdomen.

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