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Safe endoscopic removal of ingested fish bone with esophageal perforation and impingement on the aortic wall.

Van Trung HoangHoang Anh Thi VanVichit ChansomphouUyen Giao Vo
Published in: JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2021)
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.
Keyphrases
  • rare case
  • ultrasound guided
  • bone mineral density
  • aortic valve
  • oxidative stress
  • left ventricular
  • heart failure
  • soft tissue
  • risk factors
  • bone regeneration
  • body composition
  • atrial fibrillation
  • postmenopausal women