Question
Physiology Question on Gastrointestinal system
A patient after a heavy meal comes with epigastric pain. On examination tenderness and rigidity in the upper abdomen. X-ray showing pneumomediastinum. What can be the cause
A
Spontaneous esophageal rupture
B
Penetrating foreign body injury to esophagus
C
Perforated peptic ulcer
D
Rupture of emphysematous bulla
Answer
Spontaneous esophageal rupture
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Spontaneous esophageal rupture.