title: Spontaneous rupture of the cervical oesophagus following nose blowing: a case report.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus is a rare event. Most have been reported in association with oesophageal carcinoma, peptic ulceration and alcohol abuse followed by forceful episode of vomiting. We, however, report a case of spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus in an otherwise healthy individual with no history of alcohol intake, as a consequence of blowing of the nose.
authors.affiliation: Otolaryngology Department, York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, UK. foagada@aol.com
authors.forename: F O
authors.initials: FO
authors.lastname: Agada
authors.forename: M H N
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Dalati
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Coatesworth
authors.forename: A R H
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Grace
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology