Why gastric perforation occurs in patients with isolated esophageal atresia: more vulnerable stomach?
Gastric perforation (GP) in patients with isolated esophageal atresia (EA) is seen more than expected. The etiology of the perforation may be vulnerability of these immature stomachs. Gastrostomy operation should be performed by gentle handling. The volume of gastrostomy feedings should be in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2012-06-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/1642 |