| Perforation of the piriform recessus by a swallowed glass splinter presenting as pneumomediastinum in a child. | |
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PMID: 15278376 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The swallowing of sharp glass splinters is rare due to the difficulty of swallowing such objects, and perforation of the piriform recessus and mediastinitis are unusual complications. Perforation of the piriform recessus due to a swallowed sharp glass splinter requires prompt treatment. This report describes a child who was operated on immediately after the diagnosis of perforation of the piriform recessus and was managed successfully. Light-guided pharyngoscopy was very useful for detecting the region of perforation. The literature on such injuries is reviewed here, and the problems associated with treating children with perforation of the piriform recessus and mediastinitis caused by swallowed glass splinters are discussed. |
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Authors:
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T Okada; F Sasaki; S Todo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2004-07-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric surgery international Volume: 20 ISSN: 0179-0358 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Surg. Int. Publication Date: 2004 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-09-27 Completed Date: 2005-04-05 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8609169 Medline TA: Pediatr Surg Int Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 643-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Kita-ku, Kita 15, Nishi 7, 060-8638 Sapporo, Japan. okadata@med.hokudai.ac.jp |
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Deglutition Endoscopy Foreign Bodies / complications Glass Humans Hypopharynx / injuries*, surgery Infant Male Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology Treatment Outcome Wounds, Stab / complications, surgery* |
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