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Life‐Threatening Esophageal Injury From Sword Swallowing, Courage and Caution in Respecting Life: A Case Study of an 18‐Year‐Old Acrobat

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An 18-year-old acrobat suffered esophageal perforation during sword swallowing. Preoperative CT showed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema, but no perforation location. A novel endoscopic technique using a clear cap and air/water shutoff successfully localized a 1.0 cm posterior esophageal perforation without active bleeding, enabling successful surgery and patient survival.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71090

Authors: Yun Cao, Jiaqi Zhang, Aixia Gong

Institutions: Dalian Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820