An Unusual Esophageal Foreign Body Perforation - A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Esophageal foreign body remains a common clinical problem. Esophageal perforation is an uncommon associated condition which almost affects invariably the esophagus. A rare case of cervical esophageal perforation secondary to an unexpected migration of a swallowed foreign body is presented. Methods of treatment are discussed and the literature is reviewed.