| Title | Hypopharyngeal or esophageal perforation in neonates. |
| Author(s) | Weigel W, Nafz C |
| Source | Klin Padiatr 1984 Mar-Apr; 196(2):103-5. |
| MeSH | Diseases in Twins
Esophageal Perforation
Female
Humans
Hypopharynx
Infant, Newborn
Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Pneumothorax
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| Abstract | In spite of the many manipulations that are done in the upper airways of neonates, esophageal perforations are rare. But they may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated immediately. Along with a case history we present clinical and radiologic symptoms of a right sided pneumothorax and the feeding tube in the posterior phrenic recess. The principles of treatment are conservative with antibiotics and intravenous gavage feeding. Only with complications intensive radiography with contrast agents and surgery become necessary. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 6737945 |
