Perforation of esophageal ulcers in bulbar poliomyelitis; report of two fatal cases.

Abstract 1.1. Two fatal cases of bulbar-type poliomyelitis with complicating perforation of esophageal ulcerations are presented. 2.2. Possible etiologic factors are discussed and arguments advanced for the theory that the ulcerations were peptic in origin. It is believed they were produced by regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus which, associated with other factors, brought about autolytic digestion. These other factors are discussed. 3.3. Various prophylactic and therapeutic measures are suggested.