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  • Title: Pharyngeal trauma in children--accidental and otherwise.
    Author: Tostevin PM, Hollis LJ, Bailey CM.
    Journal: J Laryngol Otol; 1995 Dec; 109(12):1168-75. PubMed ID: 8551149.
    Abstract:
    Pharyngeal perforation is an uncommon injury in children. Most reported cases to date have been secondary to instrumentation or penetrating wounds. Laceration to the pharyngeal wall may introduce air, secretions and bacteria into the parapharyngeal space and mediastinum and consequently has potentially life-threatening sequelae. The management of these injuries is controversial. We present a series of four children who suffered pharyngeal trauma, accidentally and otherwise, and discuss their management. We recommend a high index of suspicion of pharyngeal injury in all cases of oropharyngeal trauma and overnight admission to hospital for observation until an accurate diagnosis has been established. Non-accidental injury of the child must be seriously considered in all cases.
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