Abstract
This report describes a case of esophageal perforation caused by a hazelnut which became stuck in the upper esophagus but was not detected. We outline the pitfalls in diagnosis, complications and treatment in the pediatric population.
MeSH terms
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Airway Obstruction / etiology*
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Bronchoscopy
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Corylus / adverse effects*
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Diagnostic Errors*
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Esophageal Perforation / diagnosis
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Esophageal Perforation / etiology*
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Esophagoscopy
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Female
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Foreign Bodies / complications*
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Foreign Bodies / diagnosis
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Humans
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Infant