Pharyngeal injuries. A report on 2 cases.
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Two patients incurred barotrauma to the pharynx by the explosion of soft-drink bottles into their mouths. The resultant effects on the pharynx (and in one case on the right lung) are described and guidelines are laid down for the approach to and treatment of these injuries. Both patients recovered, with an acceptable cosmetic and functional result.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
دوره 64 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983