title: Traumatic pseudodiverticulum of the pharynx.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sasidharan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Heimler
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Billman
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nelin
mesh_terms: 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