Boerhaave's syndrome (also called Boerhaave syndrome) is rupture of the esophagus. It is generally caused by excessive vomiting, although it may rarely occur in extremely forceful coughing or other situations. It can cause pneumomediastinum and/or mediastinitis (air or inflammation of the mediastinum) and sepsis. hi ... Vomit being eaten by birds Vomiting (or emesis) is the forceful expulsion of the contents of ones stomach through the mouth. ... Pneumomediastinum means there is air in the mediastinum ... The mediastinum is a non-delineated group of structures in the thorax (chest), surrounded by loose connective tissue. ... Sepsis (in Greek Σήψις, putrefaction) is a serious medical condition caused by a severe infection leading to a systemic inflammatory response. ...

Its treatment includes immediate antibiotic therapy to prevent mediastinitis and sepsis, surgical repair of the perforation, and if there is significant fluid loss it should be replaced with IV fluid therapy since oral rehydration is, obviously, not possible. This condition was first documented by Herman Boerhaave after whom it is named. An antibiotic is a drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. ... An intravenous drip in a hospital Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the administration of liquid substances directly into a vein. ... Herman Boerhaave (December 31, 1668 - September 23, 1738) was a Dutch humanist and physician of European fame. ...