Severe Airway Obstruction Caused by Esophageal Bezoar with Coca-Cola and Creon (Pancrelipase) in a Patient with Underlying Achalasia: A Comprehensive Case Report.
Kinnera Sahithi UrlapuNikhitha MantriHarish K PatelPriscilla Lajara HallalSridhar ChilimuriGilda Diaz-FuentesPublished in: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine (2024)
Esophageal food impaction leading to respiratory failure is rare. Endoscopy remains the mainstay approach. Surgical interventions carry significant risks. This case emphasizes the potential for noninvasive management in patients with esophageal bezoars and also underscores the significance of contemplating esophageal pathologies when addressing cases of respiratory failure. The use of Coca-Cola and Creon emerges as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient treatment, providing a feasible option when endoscopy proves unsuccessful before considering more aggressive interventions.