[Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus: diagnostic problem in the emergency service]. / Rotura espontánea de esófago: un problema diagnóstico en la urgencia.

We present two case of a spontaneous perforation of the esophagus (Boerhaave's syndrome), they were associated with different symptoms. Both of them the diagnosis was make on the second admission to the emergency service. The Boerhaave's syndrome is potentially lethal, relatively rare and the difficult diagnosis in the initial phases. It's a life threatening condition demanding early diagnosis and rapid aggressive management to prevent fulminant death.