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Rupture of the cervical esophagus and trachea associated with cervical spine fracture
The Journal of Trauma
|May 1, 1987
Abstract:
Rupture of the cervical esophagus and trachea secondary to cervical spine fracture-dislocation occurs rarely. Herein we describe a case and propose a mechanism to account for these associated injuries. Awareness of this complication of cervical spine fracture is crucial for prompt recognition and management.