Tear of the cervical esophagus following hyperextension from manual traction: case report.
Cervical esophageal disruption is a known complication of hyperextension injuries of the cervical spine. A patient was seen at our institution after nonprofessional manipulation of the cervical spine. There was no apparent cervical spine injury. Following diagnosis, the neck was explored and the esophageal tear repaired and drained. The patient recovered uneventfully.
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Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque 87131.
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Osler
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D000328:Adult; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery