The missing hazelnut.
This report describes a case of esophageal perforation caused by a hazelnut which became stuck in the upper esophagus but was not detected. We outline the pitfalls in diagnosis, complications and treatment in the pediatric population.
Kara
Cem Sultan
CS
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Celayir
Sinan
S
Sarimurat
Nüvit
N
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D031211:Corylus / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant