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Recall
What is it?
Who was Dr. Boerhaave?
Why is the esophagus susceptible to perforation and more likely to break down an anastomosis?
What is the most common location?
What is the cause of rupture?
What is the associated risk factor?
What are the symptoms?
What are the signs?
What is Mackler's triad?
What is Hamman's sign?
How is the diagnosis made?
What is the treatment?
What is the mortality rate if >24 hours until surgery for perforated esophagus?
Overall, what is the most common cause of esophageal perforation?