True about Boerhoeve&;s syndrome except: (A) MC at lower 1/3rd, (B) Hematemesis is early symptoms, (C) Acute chest pain, (D) Surgically treated
Answer is B. Occurs classically when a person vomits against a closed glottis.The pressure in the oesophagus increases rapidly and the oesophagus bursts at its weakest point in the lower third. Bailey and Love 26 th ed, pg 992