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KMID : 0357820090330020136
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Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2009 Volume.33 No. 2 p.136 ~ p.138
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Hypopharyngeal Perforation Associated with Traffic Accident
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Kim Kwang-Hoon
Lee Sang-Yong
Jo Gam-Rae
Ahn Yong-Woo
Huh Gi-Yeong
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Abstract
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Hypopharyngeal perforation associated with traffic accident is a rare occurrence, which can cause serious morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated early. We report an autopsy case of hypopharyngeal perforation following a traffic accident. A 32-year-old man hits his chin when his car hits highway guardrail. He complained continuous neck pain and died 5 days after the accident. Autopsy was performed, and death was due to undiagnosed retropharyngeal abscess with sepsis.
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KEYWORD
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hypopharynx, perforation, traffic accident
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