Abstract
Blunt trauma resulting in intrataoracic esophageal injury is rare. Here we present a case of delayed diagnosis of blunt esophageal injury managed by thorascopic drainage. Diligent observation to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma is most important in diagnosing and treating esophageal trauma, and would lead to a decrease in morbidity and mortality.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 264-266 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Pediatric Endosurgery and Innovative Techniques |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2004 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health