Percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy as bridge to definitive surgery in a very preterm infant with combined esophageal and duodenal atresia

Percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy as bridge to definitive surgery in a very preterm infant with combined esophageal and duodenal atresia

Due to the rarity of the association of esophageal and duodenal atresia, no consensus exists regarding the optimal treatment strategy. However, a staged approach is advised in order to reduce morbidities and improve survival. We report a case of a very preterm infant with combined esophageal and duo...

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Main Authors: Pieralba Catalano, Lucia Virardi, Alessandra Implatini, Silvia Antonia Grimaldi, Antonio Nello Enrico Papale, Lucia Gabriella Tina, Vincenzo Magnano San Lio, Sebastiano Cacciaguerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Subjects:
Combined esophageal and duodenal atresia
Percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy
Surgical management
Premature infants
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620303389

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