Boerhaave syndrome is best described as:
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Correct answer: Spontaneous transmural rupture of the esophagus
Boerhaave syndrome is a spontaneous, full-thickness rupture of the esophageal wall. It usually occurs after severe vomiting and is a life-threatening emergency.
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