Research Abstract
Blast injury to the thoracic esophagus.
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Abstract
Blast injury causing pneumatic disruption of the esophagus is a rare and potentially lethal injury. The mortality and morbidity rate are high unless the injury is promptly recognized and treated. Our experience with a midesophageal perforation resulting from a blast injury emphasizes the importance of awareness of this condition and of the chest radiograph in making an early diagnosis.
Affiliation
Department of Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York.
External References
- PubMed ID:
- 2025098
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