title: Tortilla corn chip-associated esophageal perforation: an unusual presentation of achalasia.
abstract: Laceration of the esophagus related to ingestion of tortilla corn chips has been described in the past. However, no cases of perforation of the esophagus are known to be associated with tortilla corn chip ingestion. We describe a case of previously undiagnosed achalasia in a patient who presented with an esophageal perforation after ingestion of tortilla corn chips.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Carrougher
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Kadakia
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Peluso
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005502:Food / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography