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Esophageal perforation is a severe medical condition characterized by a breach in the integrity of the esophageal wall. This breach can occur due to various factors such as trauma, medical procedures, or underlying diseases. When the esophageal wall is compromised, it allows food, fluids, and digestive juices into the chest cavity or adjacent structures, leading to potential complications and health risks.
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  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, E-DA Hospital/I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Pharyngoesophageal perforations are uncommon, with spontaneous multiple instances being exceedingly rare.
  • Odynophagia and chest pain are critical symptoms that warrant thorough investigation.

Observation:

  • Computed tomography revealed deep neck infection and necrotizing mediastinitis.
  • Esophagography confirmed contrast leakage from multiple sites: pharyngeal wall, pyriform sinus, and thoracic esophagus.

Findings:

  • The case involved spontaneous, simultaneous perforations of the pharyngoesophagus.
  • Treatment necessitated empiric antibiotics, surgical debridement, esophageal resection, and reconstruction.

Implications:

  • Clinicians must consider spontaneous multiple pharyngoesophageal perforations in differential diagnoses for severe neck and chest pain.
  • Aggressive surgical management combined with antibiotics is essential for successful outcomes in these rare cases.