Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade
Background. Ingestion of sharp foreign bodies is uncommon and often underreported. It can present with esophageal perforation which is a life-threatening complication requiring prompt diagnosis and management. Case Presentation. We report a case of accidental ingestion of a razor blade in a chronic...
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| author | Suraj Shrestha Ranjan Sapkota Suraj Bhatta Sanjeev Kharel Bibek Man Shrestha Aakriti Sharma |
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| description | Background. Ingestion of sharp foreign bodies is uncommon and often underreported. It can present with esophageal perforation which is a life-threatening complication requiring prompt diagnosis and management. Case Presentation. We report a case of accidental ingestion of a razor blade in a chronic alcoholic who presented with hematemesis after an esophageal perforation, the diagnosis of which was confirmed by radiology. Conclusion. Early recognition of esophageal perforation is crucial for early intervention. Proper history taking and radiological investigations are a key to reaching a diagnosis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-803bd35588b344efa62746a486c2e4c52025-02-03T05:57:19ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69192022-01-01202210.1155/2022/1974147Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor BladeSuraj Shrestha0Ranjan Sapkota1Suraj Bhatta2Sanjeev Kharel3Bibek Man Shrestha4Aakriti Sharma5Maharajgunj Medical CampusDepartment of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular SurgeryMaharajgunj Medical CampusMaharajgunj Medical CampusMaharajgunj Medical CampusDepartment of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular SurgeryBackground. Ingestion of sharp foreign bodies is uncommon and often underreported. It can present with esophageal perforation which is a life-threatening complication requiring prompt diagnosis and management. Case Presentation. We report a case of accidental ingestion of a razor blade in a chronic alcoholic who presented with hematemesis after an esophageal perforation, the diagnosis of which was confirmed by radiology. Conclusion. Early recognition of esophageal perforation is crucial for early intervention. Proper history taking and radiological investigations are a key to reaching a diagnosis.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1974147 |
| spellingShingle | Suraj Shrestha Ranjan Sapkota Suraj Bhatta Sanjeev Kharel Bibek Man Shrestha Aakriti Sharma Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade Case Reports in Surgery |
| title | Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade |
| title_full | Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade |
| title_fullStr | Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade |
| title_full_unstemmed | Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade |
| title_short | Esophageal Perforation following Accidental Ingestion of a Razor Blade |
| title_sort | esophageal perforation following accidental ingestion of a razor blade |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1974147 |
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