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Surgery Esophageal Perforation b33aa83b

Most common cause of esophageal perforation at the site of cricopharynx -

A
Spontoneous
B
Iatrogenic
C
Traumatic
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Iatrogenic o Oesophageal perforation is of two types :Iatrogenic (MC)Common site is cervical esophagus Just above the upper sphincter.Spontaneous rupturey As seen in Boerhaaves syndrome (Rupture of esophagus after vomitting).Common in the lower 1/3 of esophagus.

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