A food pipe rupture can occur from surgical procedures, swallowing a large piece of food all at once, and continuous vomiting. Sometimes ruptures in food pipes can occur spontaneously. The symptoms of a ruptured food pipe include chest and abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever. Surgical repair is required to treat this condition.
Boerhaave Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Boerhaave syndrome is a sudden burst of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) due to excessive straining.
