“…Spinal infection has been reported following iatrogenic esophageal injuries resulting from endoscopic management of Zenker's diverticulum [16,17], upper GI endoscopic procedures [18], esophagectomy surgery [19], concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy [20], stenting of esophageal strictures [21], accidental esophageal injuries while eating sh [22] and chronic esophageal perforation [23]. Esophageal injuries have also been reported following anterior cervical spine surgery leading to infective spondylitis and spinal wound infection (0.3-0.9%) [24,25,26].…”