A Rare Case of Accidental Esophageal Perforation in an Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate
Spontaneous perforation of esophagus in neonates is a rare occurrence. However iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus is not that uncommon, and is most frequently seen in preterm and low birth weight infants. In premature infants, an esophageal perforation (EP) mainly occurs while inserting an oro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4460/8554_F(AK)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(AGAK).pdf |