Abstract
Particular case of complex cervical trauma by associating a cervical fracture with piriform sinus laceration. The trauma is located in the anatomo-topographic zone II. Delayed onset at 24 hours of digestive symptoms, swallowing disorders, sialorrhea, dysphagia, subcutaneous cervical emphysema. CT with Optiray contrast agent is performed, an investigation that reveals a gap in the left piriform sinus of 5-6 mm. The evolution is favourable under conservative treatment, nasogastric tube, broad spectrum antibiotic treatment.
Language: English
Page range: 34 - 35
Submitted on: Sep 20, 2020
Accepted on: Jan 8, 2021
Published on: Apr 23, 2021
Published by: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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