title: The missing hazelnut.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cem Sultan
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Kara
authors.forename: Sinan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Celayir
authors.forename: Nüvit
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sarimurat
mesh_terms: 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