Oesophageal perforation is rare, associated with diagnostic dilemma, delayed presentation and high mortality rate (36%). Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a good outcome. Treatment is by non-operative methods (antibiotics, drainage of collections, oesophageal stenting and nutritional support) or by surgery, depending on the condition of the patient, timing of presentation and expertise. During a five-year period (2015–2019), we managed seven cases of oesophageal perforation due to a foreign body. Of them, 4 (57%) received operative intervention, while 3 (43%) were managed non-operatively. One postoperative mortality ensued; there was a mean hospital stay of 20 days.
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