Colachis S, Murray K D
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
Paraplegia. 1992 Jun;30(6):449-53. doi: 10.1038/sc.1992.98.
Esophageal perforation is an uncommon but serious complication of penetrating injuries to the neck and chest. A case of delayed esophageal perforation in a patient with traumatic spinal cord injury is presented. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially fatal complication are discussed.