Unusual site for iatrogenic esophageal perforation in a premature neonate

Unusual site for iatrogenic esophageal perforation in a premature neonate

Esophageal perforation in the neonate period is uncommon and often iatrogenic in origin, requiring a prompt diagnosis in order to prevent further complications. We present a case of iatrogenic esophageal perforation in a premature neonate following orogastric tube placement. Findings on plain film r...

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Main Authors: Maria Lithoxopoulou, Anastasia Gkampeta, Evgeniya Babatseva, Elpida Simeoforidou, Efthymia Chatzitoliou, Parthena Georgiadou, Kleanthis Anastasiadis, Christos Kaselas, Chrysostomos Kepertis, Ioannis Spyridakis, Vasiliki Soubasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine
Subjects:
neonatal
esophageal
perforation
Online Access:https://www.jpnim.com/index.php/jpnim/article/view/719

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