Esophageal perforation is uncommon, but carries a high risk of mortality. Most perfora-tions are the result of iatrogenic procedures, which is why esophageal disorders are so carefully managed. A patient with esophageal foreign body retention attended our hospi-tal for medical attention. Six hours after upper and middle rigid esophageal endoscopy were performed, fever, chest pain and hypotension were noted. Computed tomography showed abnormal free air over the precarinal region and perforation of the thoracic esoph-agus was diagnosed. The patient was conservatively managed over 10 days after which she was discharged without any sequela.