title: Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus.
abstract: Two cases of spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus are described, one of which was a rare middle third tear.The possible aetiological factors are reviewed and the problems of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
authors: Department of Surgery, St. Finbarr's Hospital and University College, Cork.
authors: J F
authors: JF
authors: O'Leary
authors: Department of Surgery, St. Finbarr's Hospital and University College, Cork.
authors: T P
authors: TP
authors: Hennessy
authors: Department of Surgery, St. Finbarr's Hospital and University College, Cork.
authors: M P
authors: MP
authors: Brady