Identification and management of esophageal and pericardial perforations: A case report

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World J Cardiol. Mar 26, 2025; 17(3): 102104
Published online Mar 26, 2025. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v17.i3.102104

Identification and management of esophageal and pericardial perforations: A case report

Nan Ma, Zhong-Wei Li

Nan Ma, Zhong-Wei Li, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China

Author contributions: Ma N is the creator of this article and was involved throughout the treatment of this patient; Li ZW is the supervising physician of the first author and was involved in the development of the patient's treatment plan and was a financial supporter of this article.

Informed consent statement: The patient was informed of this case report, consent was obtained from the patient, an informed consent form was signed, and all authors gave informed consent for publication.

Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest.

CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).

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Corresponding author: Zhong-Wei Li, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Gansu Provincial Hospital, No. 204 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. 61792442@qq.com

Received: October 9, 2024
Revised: December 14, 2024
Accepted: February 18, 2025
Published online: March 26, 2025
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Core Tip: This case report presents a rare case of esophageal perforation and pericardial injury caused by chicken bone ingestion. The patient exhibited chest pain and pericardial effusion, with the diagnosis confirmed through computed tomography imaging. A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, involving surgical repair of the esophagus and pericardium. This case emphasizes the significance of rapid imaging diagnostics, multidisciplinary collaboration, and timely surgical management in addressing complex thoracic injuries.