Unusual Cause of Esophageal Obstruction in a Neonate Presenting as Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia is the commonest cause of obstruction to esophageal lumen in neonates. Foreign bodies in newborns are extremely rare. We report a rare case of esophageal obstruction closely mimicking atresia due to foreign bodies inserted in a female neonate with homicidal intension.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EL-Med-Pub
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/59 |