Pneumatic perforation of the esophagus in children

J Pediatr Surg. 1992 Dec;27(12):1532-3. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(92)90496-t.

Abstract

The excessive pressure in a carbonated beverage-containing plastic bottle, released by the teeth of an 11-year old boy, caused perforation of his lower pharynx. The possible mechanism is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Barotrauma / complications*
  • Child
  • Esophageal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Perforation / etiology*
  • Esophageal Perforation / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography