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Penetrating neck trauma in children causing aerodigestive tract injury: A case presentation
摘要
Introduction: Pediatric traumatic esophageal perforation has high morbidity and mortality rates. It is most commonly iatrogenic in nature with penetrating trauma account for only 0.5% of cases. We report a case of pediatric penetrating trauma to the neck (zone two) causing both through and through cervical esophageal injury and laceration of the posterior wall of the trachea. Case Report: A six-year-old boy suffering from penetrating neck trauma due to blast explosion presented to us with severe respiratory distress and drooling of saliva. Diagnostic workup revealed both tracheal and esophageal injury. Immediate primary repair was done for both the organs. Postoperatively, he developed ARDS which treated conservatively with good outcome. Conclusion: High index of suspicion is always required not to miss any injuries especially esophageal injuries, bearing in mind whenever you have one injury searching for others is rationale. Tracheostomy tube whenever applied in children needs more meticulous care than adult population.