Delayed presentation of thoracic esophageal perforation after blunt trauma.
Thoracic esophageal perforation after blunt trauma is a rare injury with high mortality. Prompt recognition and aggressive treatment are paramount to survival. We report a case of delayed presentation that emphasizes the diagnostic difficulties in this traumatic injury. A review of the prevalence, diagnosis, and management is also discussed.
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Aaron W
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0769, USA.
Ben-David
Kfir
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Pritts
Timothy
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D000293:Adolescent; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*