Traumatic perforation of the hypopharynx--an unusual form of abuse.

1 September 1984

journal article
case report
Published by BMJ in Archives of Disease in Childhood

Vol. 59 (9) , 888-889
https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.59.9.888

Abstract

Two infants presented with extensive interstitial emphysema of the neck as a result of non-accidental trauma to the pharynx. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of this unusual form of child abuse is discussed.

Keywords

ERGONOMICS
INJURY PREVENTION
HUMAN FACTORS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
SUICIDE PREVENTION

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