Esophageal Obstruction and Death in a Nonverbal Patient.

Title

Esophageal Obstruction and Death in a Nonverbal Patient.

Creator

Yocum AD; Dennison JL; Simon EL

Publisher

The Journal Of Emergency Medicine

Date

2021
2021-05-18

Description

There are more than 100,000 cases of esophageal foreign body in the United States each year. Most cases resolve spontaneously; however, complete esophageal obstruction is a medical emergency. Patients with developmental disabilities are at high risk, because a large percentage of this population is effected by dysphagia, pica, tooth loss, or impulsive swallowing. In some cases, the diagnosis of esophageal foreign body can be made clinically, with the typical presentation including coughing, inability to tolerate secretions, drooling, vomiting, and dysphagia. In other instances, imaging is needed to confirm the diagnosis.

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Format

Journal Article

URL Address

http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2020.12.033

NEOMED College

NEOMED College of Medicine

NEOMED Department

Department of Emergency Medicine

Update Year & Number

Jan to Aug list 2021

Citation

Yocum AD; Dennison JL; Simon EL, “Esophageal Obstruction and Death in a Nonverbal Patient.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 23, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11841.