Management of perforations of the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus

Complications related to perforations of the upper aerodigestive system carry a 15% mortality. Nine cases of intraluminnl injuries to the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus are reviewed. Seven were related to iatrogenic causes and two associated with foreign bodies. This study details the cause and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Laryngoscope 1985-08, Vol.95 (8), p.939-941
Hauptverfasser:	Tate, John L., Shockley, William W., Stucker, Fred J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Child, Preschool Endoscopy - adverse effects Ent, stomatology, face, injuries. Foreign bodies. Diseases due to physical agents: otorhinolaryngology Esophageal Perforation - diagnosis Esophageal Perforation - etiology Esophageal Perforation - physiopathology Esophageal Perforation - therapy Esophagus Foreign Bodies - complications Humans Hypopharynx - injuries Hypopharynx - physiopathology Iatrogenic Disease Intubation - adverse effects Medical sciences Middle Aged Pain - etiology Time Factors Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	Complications related to perforations of the upper aerodigestive system carry a 15% mortality. Nine cases of intraluminnl injuries to the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus are reviewed. Seven were related to iatrogenic causes and two associated with foreign bodies. This study details the cause and location of the injuries, associated signs and symptoms, and the resultant morbidity. A protocol for the management of suspected perforations is outlined.
ISSN:	0023-852X 1531-4995
DOI:	10.1288/00005537-198508000-00011