Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2007 Oct;50(10):958-960.

A Case of Removal of Esophageal Foreign Body Causing Esophageal Submucosal Hematoma

• Kim HG
• Kim BH
• Lim DJ
• Kang SH

Abstract

Foreign bodies in upper digestive tract are one of frequently encountered accidental cases in otolaryngologic fields. Esophageal hematoma have been reported in association with impaired hemostasis, emetogenic, food-related injury, and spontaneous disorder. Submucosal hematoma of the esophagus caused by food-related traumatic injury is a rare entity. A study has reported that various foods, such as fish bones, hot noodles, steak, spice, and hard confections cause esophageal injury, resulting in esophageal submucosal hematoma. Hematoma occurs within the submucosal plane of the esophagus, causing dissection of mucosa from its underlying muscle, resulting in extramucosal narrowing of the esophageal lumen. Its prognosis is good, and improvement is achieved by conservative treatment. We experienced an uncommon esophageal submucosal hematoma caused by an esophageal fish bone. Therefore, we report this case with a review of literature.

Keyword

Esophagus; Hematoma; Foreign bodies

MeSH Terms

Candy
Esophagus
Foreign Bodies*
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hematoma*
Hemostasis
Mucous Membrane
Prognosis
Spices