Back to Search Start Over

Delayed presentation of thoracic esophageal perforation after blunt trauma.

Authors :
Bernard AW
Ben-David K
Pritts T
Source :
The Journal of emergency medicine [J Emerg Med] 2008 Jan; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 49-53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Aug 29.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Thoracic esophageal perforation after blunt trauma is a rare injury with high mortality. Prompt recognition and aggressive treatment are paramount to survival. We report a case of delayed presentation that emphasizes the diagnostic difficulties in this traumatic injury. A review of the prevalence, diagnosis, and management is also discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adolescent
Diagnostic Errors
Diaphragm injuries
Esophageal Perforation diagnostic imaging
Hemothorax diagnostic imaging
Hemothorax etiology
Humans
Male
Radiography
Rupture
Esophageal Perforation etiology
Wounds, Nonpenetrating complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0736-4679
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of emergency medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17976785
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.03.016
Full Text Access
View/download PDF

Tools

Authors Abstract Subjects Details