Pharyngoesophageal barotrauma in children: a report of six cases.
Pharyngeal and pharyngoesophageal penetrating injury occurred in six children following the explosive discharge of compressed carbon dioxide into their mouths. The gas was contained in plastic, screw-cap soft-drink containers overpressurized by the addition of dry ice. Three children were managed surgically and three conservatively. All recovered fully, and at follow-up of from 3 to 52 months, swallowing is normal.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D001469:Barotrauma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001628:Beverages; D002253:Carbonated Beverages; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents