title: Rupture of esophagus by compressed air.
abstract: Currently, beverages containing compressed air such as cola and champagne are widely used in our daily life. Improper ways to unscrew the bottle, usually by teeth, could lead to an injury, even a rupture of the esophagus. This letter to editor describes a case of esophageal rupture caused by compressed air.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China.
authors.forename: Jie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China.
authors.forename: Yuyong
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China.
authors.forename: Jirong
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Huo
mesh_terms: D058868:Compressed Air; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery