Surgery Oesophagus 20d9b269 Boerhaave syndrome is due to: A Burns B Vomiting C Stress D Acid ingestion High-Yield Explanation Ans. (b) vomitingRef Bailey and Love 27th edition, Page 1073* Vomiting against closed Glottis leads to Boerhaave syndrome.* Vomiting against closed LES leads to Mallory Weiss tear.