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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion, particularly fish bones, can lead to serious complications.
  • Esophageal perforation or migration of foreign bodies into the mediastinum and thoracic cavity is uncommon but critical.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old woman presented with fever and a history of dysphagia after consuming fish.
  • Imaging revealed a pulmonary abscess in the right upper lobe containing a fish bone.
  • Esophagography did not show esophageal abnormalities.

Findings:

  • A pulmonary abscess was diagnosed, caused by a fish bone that transesophageally migrated.
  • Surgical intervention via right upper lobectomy successfully removed the fish bone and abscess.
  • The patient experienced an uncomplicated postoperative recovery.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for delayed and unusual presentations of foreign body ingestion.
  • Early recognition and surgical management are crucial for treating pulmonary abscesses secondary to esophageal foreign bodies.
  • It underscores the importance of considering esophageal and mediastinal routes for foreign body migration into the lung.