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Perforation of the pharynx caused by blunt external neck trauma

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We present two cases of a rare entity: pharyngeal perforation caused by blunt external neck trauma. In both cases the patients were asymptomatic for the first 24 h and the results of laryngoscopic study were negative, and it was only possible to demonstrate rupture through the radiologic findings. Early diagnosis is essential as delay in treatment increases morbidity and mortality.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Consorci Hospitalari del Parc Taulí, Parc Taulí s/n, E-08 208 Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain, ES

    J. Catala` & J. Puig

  2. Department of Traumatology, Consorci Hospitalari del Parc Taulí, Parc Taulí s/n, E-08 208 Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain, ES

    J. M. Muñoz

  3. Department of Otorhynolaryngology, Consorci Hospitalari del Parc Taulí, Parc Taulí s/n, E-08 208 Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain, ES

    J. Vivancos

  4. Department of Surgery, Consorci Hospitalari del Parc Taulí, Parc Taulí s/n, E-08 208 Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain, ES

    J. R. Llopart

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Received 21 June 1996; Revision received 30 December 1996; Accepted 9 April 1997

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Catala`, J., Puig, J., Muñoz, J. et al. Perforation of the pharynx caused by blunt external neck trauma. Eur Radiol 8, 137–140 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050354

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