Abstract |
Near drowning in a bathtub occurred to a 3 years 7 months old boy. He was resuscitated at home by the firemen before admission in hospital, where he presented coma, convulsions and a massive distension of the abdomen. Surgical procedure revealed a 3 cm long perforation on the smaller curvature, which was repaired. This aspect and the localisation of the rupture resemble those related to resuscitation procedures: oxygenotherapy by nasal catheter, external cardiac massage, mouth-to-mouth ventilation. The stomach is filled with air because inadequate position of the catheter. It also may be related to relaxation of crico-pharyngeal sphincter during anesthesia or coma.
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Authors | D Floret, I Melki, N Philibert, P Takvorian |
Journal | Pediatrie
(Pediatrie)
Vol. 42
Issue 2
Pg. 95-7
( 1987)
ISSN: 0031-4021 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Rupture gastrique et manoeuvres de ressuscitation. |
PMID | 3615143
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Child, Preschool
- Humans
- Male
- Near Drowning
(therapy)
- Resuscitation
(adverse effects)
- Stomach Rupture
(etiology, surgery)
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