Introduction:
Transoesophageal echocardiography is generally considered to be a safe monitoring and diagnostic tool. Even though the severe morbidity rate is relatively low and mortality rate exceptional, sometimes life-threatening events may occur during this procedure.
Presentation of case:
We described the case of a 79-year-old woman with an extremely rare case of Zenker's diverticulum perforation following a transoesophageal echocardiography and its successful management with a 6 months follow-up.
Discussion:
Several specific endoscopic techniques have been described in the literature in case of Zenker's diverticulum and we believe the use of check lists should be implemented.
Conclusion:
We hope that the documentation of this rare iatrogenic complication will remind the operators of this procedure to be aware of a documented Zenker's diverticulum and when necessary, to take the published precautions to prevent a highly severe complication.