TITLE:
A Case of Esophageal Perforation Presenting as Cavitary Pneumonia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
AUTHORS:
Feruza Abraamyan, Harpreet Singh, Vishal Raj, Inder M. Singh
KEYWORDS:
Esophageal Perforation, Foreign Body, Esophageal Stent, Cavitary Pneumonia, Septic Shock, Respiratory Failure
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Gastroenterology,
Vol.14 No.7,
July
31,
2024
ABSTRACT: Esophageal perforation, a rare condition, can arise from iatrogenic, traumatic, or spontaneous origins. Even when therapy is initiated within the first 24 hours, it is associated with a mortality rate of up to 25%. Due to the varied initial presentation, treatment may be delayed, leading to poorer outcomes. Here, we present a unique case of a 27-year-old schizophrenic patient who initially presented with acute respiratory failure and septic shock and was ultimately diagnosed with cavitary pneumonia secondary to esophageal perforation.