title: Perforation of the pharynx caused by blunt external neck trauma.
abstract: We present two cases of a rare entity: pharyngeal perforation caused by blunt external neck trauma. In both cases the patients were asymptomatic for the first 24 h and the results of laryngoscopic study were negative, and it was only possible to demonstrate rupture through the radiologic findings. Early diagnosis is essential as delay in treatment increases morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Consorci Hospitalari del Parc Taulí, Parc Taulí s/n, E-08 208 Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Català
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Puig
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Muñoz
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vivancos
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Llopart
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003287:Contrast Media; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate