Traumatic pseudodiverticulum of the pharynx.
Traumatic pseudodiverticulum of the pharynx is a rare complication of endotracheal intubation. Prompt recognition and management will help in reducing the morbidity. A case of traumatic pseudodiverticulum of the pharynx in a preterm infant and the management with a brief review are reported.
Sasidharan
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Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
Heimler
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R
Billman
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Nelin
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D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006819:Hyaline Membrane Disease / Q000628:therapy; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography