ICD-11 code : DA20.30;
Preferred Label : Spontaneous rupture of oesophagus;
ICD-11 definition : 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 esophagus
or Boerhaave's syndrome.;
ICD-11 synonym : Boerhaave syndrome;
ICD-11 inclusion : oesophageal rupture; Rupture of oesophagus; ruptured oesophagus;
Origin ID : 1363344947;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
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 esophagus
or Boerhaave's syndrome.
