Safe endoscopic removal of ingested fish bone with esophageal perforation and impingement on the aortic wall
Author(s) -
Hoang Van Trung,
Van Hoang Anh Thi,
Chansomphou Vichit,
Vo Uyen Giao
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jgh open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 8
ISSN - 2397-9070
DOI - 10.1002/jgh3.12701
Subject(s) - fish bone , mediastinitis , medicine , perforation , surgery , complication , esophagus , foreign body , aorta , radiology , fish <actinopterygii> , materials science , fishery , metallurgy , punching , biology
Esophageal foreign bodies are common conditions that may lead to serious complications, such as esophageal perforation, neck abscess, mediastinitis, arterial injury, and lung damage. We report a rare case of esophageal fish bone impingement on the aorta that was managed without complication by endoscopic removal.
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