Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Abstract
Chronically embedded foreign bodies can lead to perforations, mediastinitis, and abscess, amongst a host of other complications. A 20-year-old mentally challenged female presented with "something stuck in her throat," severe dysphagia, and recurrent vomiting. Initial imaging was unremarkable; however, subsequent imaging and esophagogastroduodenoscopy two weeks later revealed an embedded pork bone. Surgery was performed to remove the bone and fix the subsequent esophageal perforation and esophagus-innominate artery fistula. This case helps reinforce the urgency in removing an ingested foreign body and the ramifications that may arise with chronically embedded foreign bodies.
DOI
10.1155/2014/969862
Publication Date
8-3-2014
ISSN
2090-6536
Recommended Citation
Berry AC, Draganov PV, Patel BB, Avalos DJ, Reuther WL, Ravilla A, Berry BB, Monzel MJ. Embedded Pork Bone Causing Esophageal Perforation and an Esophagus-Innominate Artery Fistula. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2014; 2014. doi: 10.1155/2014/969862.
