Hazards of microwave cooking: direct thermal damage to the pharynx and larynx.
A case of a direct burn to the pharynx and larynx is described. This occurred after a patient swallowed a microwaved treacle tart. The potential danger of excessive heating of food in microwave ovens is discussed.
ENT Department, Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot, Hants.
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D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003296:Cooking; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography