Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, also known as Boerhaave's Syndrome, is an infrequently
seen condition associated with a high mortality rate if not diagnosed and treated
promptly. Complicating the diagnosis, symptoms can mimic those of other potentially
fatal disease processes. The following case study involves a patient diagnosed with
Boerhaave's Syndrome.
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