title: Rupture of the cervical esophagus and trachea associated with cervical spine fracture.
abstract: Rupture of the cervical esophagus and trachea secondary to cervical spine fracture-dislocation occurs rarely. Herein we describe a case and propose a mechanism to account for these associated injuries. Awareness of this complication of cervical spine fracture is crucial for prompt recognition and management.
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012421:Rupture; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*