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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Fish bone ingestion is a frequent cause of emergency department visits.
  • Symptoms can be non-specific, often mimicking life-threatening conditions such as aortic dissection.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of fish bone impaction presenting as chest pain and hypotension.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of computed tomography angiography (CTA).
  • To highlight the importance of clinical history in diagnosing esophageal foreign bodies.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a 63-year-old Chinese man with chest pain and hypotension.
  • Diagnostic workup included spiral computed tomography angiography (CTA).
  • Non-contrast phase of CTA identified the lodged fish bone.

Main Results:

  • Spiral CTA effectively ruled out aortic dissection.
  • The imaging revealed a fish bone lodged in the esophagus, causing tenting.
  • The patient's symptoms were attributed to the esophageal foreign body.

Conclusions:

  • Esophageal foreign bodies, like fish bones, require a high index of suspicion.
  • Computed tomography angiography is a valuable tool for diagnosing esophageal impaction.
  • Integrating patient history with advanced imaging ensures timely and accurate diagnosis.