Boerhaave syndrome epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

The incidence of Boerhaave syndrome syndrome is 3.1 per 100,000 individuals.[1]

Boerhaave syndrome accounts for 15% of all cases of spontaneous perforations of the esophagus.[2]

Age

Boerhaave syndrome is most frequently seen among patients 50-70 years of age, and least susceptible age group is 1-17 years.

Gender

Boerhaave syndrome occurs more in men than women by a ratios ranging from 2:1 to 5:1.

References

  1. Vidarsdottir H, Blondal S, Alfredsson H, Geirsson A, Gudbjartsson T (2010). "Oesophageal perforations in Iceland: a whole population study on incidence, aetiology and surgical outcome". Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 58 (8): 476–80. doi:10.1055/s-0030-1250347. PMID 21110271.
  2. Brinster CJ, Singhal S, Lee L, Marshall MB, Kaiser LR, Kucharczuk JC (2004). "Evolving options in the management of esophageal perforation". Ann. Thorac. Surg. 77 (4): 1475–83. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.08.037. PMID 15063302.

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