Boerhaave syndrome is the spontaneous rupture of which part of esophagus
Correct Answer: Lower esophagus
Description: 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.
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