Aerodigestive Tract Burn from Ingestion of Microwaved Food. (31st March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silberman, Michael; Jeanmonod, Rebecca
• Other Names: Deshaies E. M. Academic Editor.; Exadaktylos A. K. Academic Editor.; Imanaka K. Academic Editor.; Loh C. H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in emergency medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-31
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine; Emergency medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/781809
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-648X

Abstract

Abstract : Aerodigestive tract burns represent a rare but potentially devastating injury pattern throughout the world. Although the majority of these injuries do not require intervention, these burns have the potential for poor outcomes. Traditionally this disease has been caused by superheated gases found in explosions or fire-related injury. However, as technology advances, it brings novel methods for injury that require physician awareness of potential hazards. We describe a case of laryngeal and esophageal thermal burn caused by a microwave heated food bolus.