@article{ref1,
title="Esophageal perforation in a sword swallower",
journal="Texas heart institute journal",
year="2001",
author="Scheinin, S. A. and Wells, P. R.",
volume="28",
number="1",
pages="65-68",
abstract="We present the case of a 59-year-old man who sustained an esophageal perforation as a result of sword swallowing. An esophagogram established the diagnosis, and surgical repair was attempted. However, 19 days later, a persistent leak and deterioration of the patient's condition necessitated a transhiatal esophagectomy with a left cervical esophagogastrostomy. The patient recovered and has resumed his daily activities at the circus, with the exception of sword swallowing. This case report presents an unusual mechanism for a potentially lethal injury. Our search of the English-language medical literature revealed no other report of esophageal perforation resulting from sword swallowing. Management of such an injury is often difficult, and a favorable outcome is dependent on prompt diagnosis and treatment.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0730-2347",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}