Autopsy of a sperm whale can provide new knowledge about the world's largest predators
A sperm whale, the largest toothed whale, was recently autopsied after being found dead due to starvation caused by fishnet blockage in its esophagus.
Boerhaave Syndrome: what is the esophagus rupture that sent a man to intensive care
A 77-year-old man was urgently hospitalized in Trento due to Boerhaave syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal complete rupture of the esophagus caused by violent vomiting after a large meal.
A man tears his esophagus in Italy from eating too many lentils: "He was dying"
A 77-year-old man in Italy faced life-threatening surgery after a rare esophageal tear caused by overeating lentils during Christmas dinner.