A most common cause of esophageal perforation at the site of cricopharynx -: (A) Spontoneous, (B) Iatrogenic, (C) Traumatic, (D) None
Answer is B. Oesophageal perforation is of two types : Iatrogenic (MC) A common site is cervical esophagus Just above the upper sphincter. Spontaneous rupture As seen in Boerhaave's syndrome (Rupture of esophagus are vomiting). Common in the lower 1/3 of esophagus. ref - Internet