Pneumatic rupture of the posterior pharyngeal wall

Martin Forer; Peter Flynn; Clifford F. Hughes; John Szasz

doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1986.tb01828.x

Pneumatic rupture of the posterior pharyngeal wall

Martin Forer, Peter Flynn, Clifford F. Hughes^*, John Szasz

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A fourth case of pharyngeal injury after an attempt to open a bottle of ‘home brew’ is presented. For the first time the potential barotrauma causing this injury is recognized. The principles of diagnosis. investigation and treatment are described. Early surgical intervention will minimize contamination and allow adequate drainage of the contaminated space. Early institution of antibiotics will minimize local and generalized toxic phenomena. Alternate routes of alimentation allow local healing and rapid recovery of the patient.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	89-91
Number of pages	3
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
Volume	56
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1986.tb01828.x
Publication status	Published - 1986
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

barotrauma.
Kew words
perforation
pharynx
pneumatic

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Pneumatic rupture of the posterior pharyngeal wall

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