title: Compressed air injury to the esophagus: case report.
abstract: Compressed air injuries to the esophagus are uncommon. They characteristically present with respiratory distress, subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema, and may have a pneumothorax. The distal esophagus is always the site of rupture and requires prompt surgical repair to avoid serious morbidity and potential lethal complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Curci
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Dibbins
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Grimes
mesh_terms: D000399:Air Pressure; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture