ESOPHAGEAL-PERFORATION WITH MEDIASTINAL ABSCESS IN CHILD-ABUSE

被引:14
作者
ABLIN, DS [1 ]
REINHART, MA [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CALIF DAVIS,DAVIS MED CTR,DEPT PEDIAT,SACRAMENTO,CA 95608
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10.1007/BF02011381
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
A case of mediastinitis and mediastinal abscess due to cervical esophageal perforation in a 9 1/2 month old girl who was a victim of child abuse and possible sexual assault is reported. Injury to the hypopharynx or esophagus with child abuse as a possible etiology should be considered when an infant or young child presents with unexplained erythematous neck swelling, subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and/or wide mediastinum. © 1990 Springer-Verlag.
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