Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Premature Infants: A Multicenter Retrospective Study from Poland

Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Premature Infants: A Multicenter Retrospective Study from Poland

Greater awareness of possible iatrogenic esophageal perforation (EP) is needed. Though rare, EP is a legitimate health risk as it may lead to long-term morbidities. This study presents and discusses iatrogenic EP in a subset of preterm infants. Using radiographic images, we study and describe the co...

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Main Authors: Aleksandra Mikołajczak, Katarzyna Kufel, Joanna Żytyńska-Daniluk, Magdalena Rutkowska, Renata Bokiniec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
esophageal perforation
preterm infants
feeding tube
chest X-ray
air leak
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/8/1399

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