This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Oesophagus, Subject name: Surgery
Boerhaave syndrome is the spontaneous rupture of which part of esophagus 
Select and explain. 
A. Lower esophagus, B. Upper esophagus, C. Middle esophagus, D. Stomach
A: Lower esophagus
Answer: A: Lower esophagus 
Explanation: 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.