Esophageal perforation and septic shock after accidental coin ingestion in elderly person
Abstract An 88‐year‐old man ingested coins accidentally and developed mediastinitis and septic shock. Esophageal injuries by sharped‐shape foreign bodies are often reported, but esophageal perforation by round coins is rare. Even rounded‐shape foreign bodies that are unlikely to injure esophagus may...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6703 |