North J, Emanuel B
Am J Dis Child. 1975 Aug;129(8):962-3. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1975.02120450068016.
Mediastinitis in infants and children secondary to trauma is rarely reported as evidenced by a literature search. A case of mediastinitis occurred following perforation of the pharynx by a pencil. In neonates, traumatic perforation may mimic esophageal atresia. In older children with a history of trauma to the mouth or pharynx by a sharp object, the possibility of secondary mediastinitis exists.
文献检索表明，婴幼儿创伤性纵隔炎鲜有报道。本文报告1例因铅笔穿通咽部继发纵隔炎的患儿。在新生儿，创伤性穿孔可能类似食管闭锁。对于有锐器致口腔或咽部创伤史的大龄儿童，存在继发纵隔炎的可能。
