%0 Journal Article
%T Compressed air injury to the esophagus: case report
%J Journal of trauma
%D 1989
%A Grimes, CK
%A Dibbins, AW
%A Curci, MR
%V 29
%N 12
%P 1713-1715
%X Compressed air injuries to the esophagus are uncommon. They characteristically present with respiratory distress, subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema, and may have a pneumothorax. The distal esophagus is always the site of rupture and requires prompt surgical repair to avoid serious morbidity and potential lethal complications.
%G 
%I Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
%@ 0022-5282
%U http://dx.doi.org/