DA20.30 Spontaneous rupture of oesophagus

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


Spontaneous perforation of the oesophageal wall. This most commonly results from a sudden increase in intraoesophageal pressure combined with relatively negative intrathoracic pressure caused by straining or vomiting. This is known as effort rupture of the oesophagus or Boerhaave's syndrome.

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