Following are true about Boerhaave syndrome, except:: (A) Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus occurs due to violent contraction against a closed glottis., (B) Has lower mortality rate compared to a Mallory-Weiss tear, (C) Layers of the esophageal musculature are ruptured completely, (D) Follows a bout of heavy drinking
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Has lower mortality rate compared to Mallory - Weiss tearRef: Bailey and Love 26th edition, Page 992* Boerhaave syndrome is a through and through perforation* Has high Mortality rate compared to Mallory - Weiss tear* It usually happens under alcohol influence with vomiting against closed glottis.