“…In fact, the majority of patients report epigastric and/or retrosternal pain at different degrees of intensity. Morbidity, although low, should not be overlooked, and main complications include deep esophageal ulcers (16–82.6%), esophageal fistula or perforation (2.9–10.9%), dysphagia (20–32%), annular esophageal stenosis (4–20%), bacteremia (0–53%), pleural effusion, ascites, scar drop with subsequent hemorrhage (up to 58.2%), mucous bridges in lower esophagus (1.7%), extensive intramural hematomas causing tracheal obstruction and acute respiratory failure, in addition to adverse effects on esophageal motility [12–24].…”