<prompt> Boerhaave;s syndrome is due toDrug induced esophagus perforationCorrosive injurySpontaneous perforationGastro-esophageal reflux disease  <response>: BOERHAAVE;S syndrome is a tear in the lower third of oesophagus which occurs when a person vomits against a closed glottis, causing leaks into the mediastinum, pleural cavity, and peritoneum.site of perforation is about 2-10 cm of posterolateral pa of the lower oesophagus.investigations include chest Xray, MRICT, and total count.treatment includes feeding by jejunostomy, surgery with resection. Ref: SRB;s manual of surgery,5th ed, pg no 802 