Surgery All of the following are true about Boerhave syndrome except – A Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus occurs due to violent contraction against a closed glottis B It has a lower mortality rate compared to a Mallory Weiss tear C All layers of the esophageal musculature are ruptured. D It may follow a bout of heavy drinking 💡 Explanation All of the following are true about Boerhave syndrome except - ✓ Correct Answer: B. It has a lower mortality rate compared to a Mallory Weiss tear