Traumatic perforation of the pyriform sinus: CT demonstration. Journal of computer assisted tomography [J Comput Assist Tomogr] Journal article

Title	Traumatic perforation of the pyriform sinus: CT demonstration.
Author(s)	Ward MP, Glazer HS, Heiken JP, Spector JG
Source	J Comput Assist Tomogr 1985 Sep-Oct; 9(5):982-4.
MeSH	Adult Female Humans Hypopharynx Intubation, Intratracheal Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Abstract	Hypopharyngeal perforation secondary to tracheal intubation is a rare and serious complication. Radiographic evaluation is helpful when the clinical diagnosis is not obvious. In one such case CT demonstrated the site of perforation and its extension into the superior mediastinum, facilitating the subsequent surgical approach.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	4031183

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