Perforation of the posterior pharyngeal wall during or immediately after delivery produced symptoms of esophageal atresia and traumatic diverticulums of the pharynx in two newborn infants.

b: As the bolus is propelled into the oropharynx, the soft palate elevates to a right angle and apposes to the converging posterior pharyngeal wall, Passavant's cushion (pc). c: The soft palate (U ...

Head rotated to damaged side 60 Pulls cricoid cartilage away from posterior pharyngeal wall reducing resting pressure in cp. sphincter ...