Osteomyelitis as a complication of a tracheo-oesophageal puncture.
Two cases of osteomyelitis of the cervical spine complicating tracheo-oesophageal puncture are reported. There was considerable delay between onset of symptoms and diagnosis in both cases due to pre-existing cervical arthritis. Previous radiotherapy was felt to be a contributory factor in both cases.
Eye and Ear Clinic, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, N. Ireland.
J R
JR
Cullen
W J
WJ
Primrose
C W
CW
Vaughn
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*