title: Perforation of the intrathoracic esophagus from blunt trauma in a child: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Rupture of the intrathoracic esophagus from blunt trauma is an exceedingly rare injury in children and often presents on a delayed basis. The authors encountered a case of this unusual injury and review six additional cases found in the literature.
authors.affiliation: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington 05405, USA.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Sartorelli
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: McBride
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Vane
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*