Lab Studies:
CBC, CMP normal
Other Studies:
Cervical spine x-ray - neck soft tissue: Apparent moderate emphysematous changes in the pre-vertebral/retropharyngeal soft tissues. A follow-up CT scan can be obtained to further evaluate as indicated.
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<br>CT neck and chest soft tissue: Moderate retropharyngeal emphysematous changes as well as moderate pneumomediastinum but no definite radiopaque foreign body seen.
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Consultations:
Thoracic surgery, who recommended a CT with PO gastrograffin which did not show extravasation of contrast, ruling out esophageal perforation
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