An Unusual Foreign Body In Human Oesophagus – Case Report

Abstract

We report a case of a 65year old Nigerian male with an unusual foreign body, a fishing hook in the oesophagus. This was confirmed with a plain radiograph of the chest done on a
routine medical check-up, although patient was asymptomatic. The foreign body was removed via a rigid oesphagoscopy without any complication. The need for appropriate and prompt
management of oesophageal foreign bodies is emphasized.

Key word: Foreign body, fish hook, oesophagus, human.