Vertebral body infection due to esophageal perforation caused by ingestion of fishbone: a case report

Abstract

Esophageal injury is a common complication of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract, but bilateral pleural effusion or vertebral infection is a rare condition due to a swallowed fishbone. It is considerably difficult for a physician to diagnose quickly because of incomplete patient history of foreign bodies ingestion and/or insufficient experiences.

Keywords

• esophageal perforation
• spinal infection
• foreign body
• operation