A 58-year-old male presents to the emergency department with dyspnea, and severe chest pain that radiates to his shoulder. He has a history of alcoholism and has just finished a 4-day drinking binge. On examination, crepitus is heard on palpation of the chest wall, and his pain worsens as he swallows. A diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome is suspected and thoracentesis drains 800 ml of brown liquid. What is the most common site of esophageal perforation?
A. Cervical esophagus
B. Intra-abdominal...
What Is the Most Common Site of Esophageal Perforation?
A. Cervical esophagus
B. Intra-abdominal...
What Is the Most Common Site of Esophageal Perforation?