Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Dec 1998
ReviewPulmonary contusion in children: diagnosis and management.
Pulmonary contusion (PC) is the most common injury identified in pediatric blunt chest trauma. The disagreement over management principles of children with PC may complicate care of these patients. ⋯ Early diagnosis, maintaining euvolemia, and selective mechanical ventilation may help to limit morbidity. Management guidelines based on the available literature may improve the care of these patients.
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Southern medical journal · Dec 1998
Review Case ReportsNeonatal pharyngeal pseudodiverticulum mimicking esophageal atresia.
Pseudodiverticulum of the hypopharynx is an infrequent but potentially serious complication of orogastric or nasogastric tube insertion and endotracheal intubation. We report two cases of injury to the hypopharynx resulting in a pseudodiverticulum of the hypopharynx that was initially diagnosed as esophageal atresia. Both cases were managed successfully by conservative therapy. We also review the literature regarding neonatal pharyngeal pseudodiverticulum.