Abstract:Esophageal foreign body ingestion is a cause of non-cardiac chest pain and can be associated with significant mortality. Typically, esophageal foreign body ingestion is managed with endoscopic retrieval to prevent complications. The most commonly ingested foreign bodies in adults are food boluses. However, sometimes we see patients after the ingestion of more atypical and dangerous objects. Here, we present a case of a 66-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with chest pain. Quickly after … Show more
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