Boerhaave syndrome is the spontaneous rupture of which part of esophagus: (A) Lower esophagus, (B) Upper esophagus, (C) Middle esophagus, (D) Stomach
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Lower esophagusRef Bailey and Love 26th edition Page 992* Boerhaave syndrome is spontaneous rupture of Esophagus in lower end of Esophagus due to vomiting against tight glottis* Pleural effusion occurs rapidly and forms a collection in left side chest.