Perforation of the intrathoracic esophagus from blunt trauma in a child: case report and review of the literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1999
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.
Volume
34
Issue
3
First Page
495
Last Page
497
ISSN
0022-3468
Published In/Presented At
Sartorelli, K. H., McBride, W. J., & Vane, D. W. (1999). Perforation of the intrathoracic esophagus from blunt trauma in a child: case report and review of the literature. Journal of pediatric surgery, 34(3), 495–497. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3468(99)90511-0
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
10211666
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article
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