title: Partial oesophageal perforation associated with cold carbonated beverage ingestion.
abstract: We present a rare case of spontaneous intramural oesophageal perforation after the rapid ingestion of a cold carbonated beverage. A previously well patient presented with sudden onset of severe retrosternal pain associated with pain on swallowing. A contrast computed tomography scan and gastroscopy confirmed the diagnosis. With the widespread popular practice of drinking cold carbonated beverages, especially during the summer season, clinicians should be aware of this possible serious complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Fremantle Hospital, WA 6959, Australia. hjloh@graduate.uwa.edu.au
authors.forename: Hui Jern
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Loh
authors.forename: David A P
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Cooke
mesh_terms: D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013577:Syndrome