Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2015 Sep;58(9):634-636. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.634.
Airway Obstruction after Laryngeal Burn Induced by Swallowing Hot Food
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. syleemd@cau.ac.kr
- KMID: 2063273
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.634
Abstract
- Thermal burns of the larynx after swallowing hot foods or drinks are frequently common in children, but are known to be extremely rare in adults. We report the case of a male adult who, upon swallowing hot food, experienced a burn of the larynx with airway obstruction. Since airway obstruction usually occurs within hours of burn of the larynx, the importance of persistent airway management is emphasized in this case.
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