Treatment Methods for Esophageal Perforation Caused by Foreign Bodies

Question

A child at home accidentally choked while eating fish, and after various unsuccessful home first aid methods, they went to the emergency room. The diagnosis was esophageal perforation caused by a foreign body. How should one handle such a situation?

Answer

Once diagnosed with esophageal perforation caused by a foreign body, immediate professional treatment from a regular medical institution should be sought. Chronic perforation of esophageal foreign bodies may delay symptoms for several weeks to several months. After esophageal perforation, patients will be unable to eat. Patients with esophageal periadinitis or secondary mediastinitis may experience fever and leukocytosis. The exact time when a child swallows a foreign object is often difficult to determine. The foreign body may corrode the esophageal wall, leading to a dense fibrosis reaction of surrounding tissues, or form tracheal or bronchial fistulas, presenting as fever and persistent cough. It is crucial to seek timely