Spinal Epidural Abscess Presenting with Paraplegia Following Delayed Presentation of Traumatic Esophageal Perforation without Spinal Fracture: Lessons to be Learnt

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作者：
Ryan D. Baron
Debasish Pal
Darrach W. Crimmins
Simon P. L. Dexter
机构：
[1] St. JamesUniversity Hospital,Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
[2] Leeds General Infirmary,Department of Neurosurgery
[3] St. James University Hospital,Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | 2010年 / 36卷
关键词：
Esophagus; Perforation; Epidural abscess; Paraplegia;
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We describe a case of esophageal perforation following blunt chest trauma with delayed presentation as paraplegia secondary to spinal epidural abscess formation. The case highlights the importance of the awareness of the possibility of esophageal injury in patients following road traffic collisions.
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