Esophageal perforation: a delayed complication following traumatic spinal cord injury. Case report.
Esophageal perforation is an uncommon but serious complication of penetrating injuries to the neck and chest. A case of delayed esophageal perforation in a patient with traumatic spinal cord injury is presented. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially fatal complication are discussed.
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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D000328:Adult; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*