Esophageal perforation with fish bone: A case report
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This is a 43 year old man with complain of massive hematemesis. The upper endoscopy identified esophageal penetration by fish bone at mid esophagus and the CT scan also showed a hematoma at mid esophagus. The endoscopy procedure terminated immediately and surgical consultation requested. While the patient was waiting for transfer to operating room, a catastrophic bleeding happens and the patient died.
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