TY - JOUR PY - 1994// TI - Hazards of microwave cooking: direct thermal damage to the pharynx and larynx JO - Journal of laryngology and otology A1 - Ford, G. R. A1 - Horrocks, C. L. SP - 509 EP - 510 VL - 108 IS - 6 N2 - A case of a direct burn to the pharynx and larynx is described. This occurred after a patient swallowed a microwaved treacle tart. The potential danger of excessive heating of food in microwave ovens is discussed.

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