TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Esophageal perforation in a sword swallower
JO  - Texas heart institute journal
A1  - Scheinin, S. A.
A1  - Wells, P. R.
SP  - 65
EP  - 68
VL  - 28
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0730-2347
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -