Q) A 45 year old man who has been drinking regularly for the past 15 years vomits after a large meal and complains of severe chest pain. Cardiac cause is ruled out and boerhavve's syndrome is suspected. Which of the following is not true about this condition
a) Gastrograffin tests will confirm the diagnosis
b) Perforation is most common in the left lower end
c) Exploration and full thickness suturing of perforation should be done
d) This condition has a high morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed at time
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