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Br J Ophthalmol 87:650-651 doi:10.1136/bjo.87.5.650
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A case of Boerhaave’s syndrome associated with raised intraocular pressure

Table 1

Symptoms and signs of oesophageal perforation

Symptoms Signs
Vomiting (common) Tachycardia (common)
Pain (common, may radiate to the back) Fever (common)
Chest hypersonarity or dullness (common) Surgical emphysema (common)
Dysphagia (swallowing may precipitate coughing) Haematemesis (uncommon)
Protosis (rare)
Dyspnoea (common, due to pleuritic pain or pleural effusion)

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