Traumatic perforation of the hypopharynx--an unusual form of abuse.
Two infants presented with extensive interstitial emphysema of the neck as a result of non-accidental trauma to the pharynx. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of this unusual form of child abuse is discussed.
D002649:Child Abuse; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000293:injuries*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male