Penetrating pharynx wound reaching mediastinum. Which is the proper surgical approach?

Rivero Fernández I*, Montojo Woodeson J, Sanz Rodríguez M, García Fernández A and Gavilanes-Plasencia J

We report the case of a knife penetrating wound from the hypopharynx-cervical esophagus area to the posterior mediastinum in a 91-year-old patient. The surgical approach for this patient required a transoral examination with direct laryngoscopy and a right cervicotomy. Although it was not necessary to perform a thoracotomy, the position of the knife, stuck towards the posterior mediastinum, made the presence of an interdisciplinary team in the operating room necessary. 

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Published on: May 3, 2021 Pages: 50-52

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2455-5282.000126
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