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Primary Repair of Traumatic Hypopharyngeal Perforation via Transcervical Endoscopic Approach in an Infant

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An 11-month-old female presented with respiratory distress, neck swelling, and sepsis following the manual removal of a foreign body (a broken Shivling) from her throat. Imaging revealed pneumo-retropharynx and a large retropharyngeal abscess. After initial stabilization and resuscitation, transcervical endoscopy was employed to drain the abscess and repair a mucosal tear in the left pyriform sinus. The patient recovered well, with no postoperative complications and complete healing confirmed via endoscopy and esophagogram. This case highlights an innovative endoscopic approach, which enabled precise visualization and suturing of the hypopharyngeal perforation while avoiding extensive neck dissection, large cervical scars, and associated morbidity.

Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_241_25

Authors: Tarun Kumar, Ravi Sankar Manogaran, Ankur Mandelia

Institution: Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415907328

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