Perforated Gastric Body Secondary to Migrated Esophageal Stent

A 44-year-old male presented to the ER with severe abdominal pain and a reported syncope episode. Focused abdominal sonography in trauma and abdominal exam demonstrated free fluid and peritonitis. CT scan demonstrated a metallic object in the stomach with free air and fluid throughout the abdomen. The following report is a rare case presentation of a perforated stomach secondary to a migrated esophageal stent used for the treatment of a benign esophageal stricture refractory to other treatment modalities.