18 December 2023
: Case report 
Successful Treatment of Fishbone-Induced Esophageal Perforation and Mediastinal Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review
Unusual or unexpected effect of treatment, Rare disease
Shili Zhong1ABCE, Zhengbin Wu1AE*, Zheng Wang1CEDOI: 10.12659/AJCR.942056
Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e942056
Table 2. Clinical characteristics of esophageal perforation caused by fish bone in 2013, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
| Year of study | Patient | Perforation Site | Clinical Manifestation | Treatment | Length of Stay | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 []11 | 41-year-old man | Right neck | Neck pain, fever, shiver | Antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage | 7 days | Recovered |
| 2019 []12 | 53-year-old woman | Esophagus near the left subclavian artery | Unexpected dizziness | Antibiotic therapy | 3 days | Died |
| 2018 []13 | 63-year-old man | Esophageal mucosa 24 cm from the incisor | Foreign body sensation, neck pain, fever | Antibiotic therapy, nutrition support, surgical drainage | 16 days | Recovered |
| 2013 []14 | 68-year-old woman | Upper part of the esophagus | Sore throat, fever | Debridement operation, antibiotic therapy, transendoscopic application of fibrin glue, nutrition support | 128 days | Recovered |