Unusual site for iatrogenic esophageal perforation in a premature neonate

• Main Authors: Maria Lithoxopoulou (Author), Anastasia Gkampeta (Author), Evgeniya Babatseva (Author), Elpida Simeoforidou (Author), Efthymia Chatzitoliou (Author), Parthena Georgiadou (Author), Kleanthis Anastasiadis (Author), Christos Kaselas (Author), Chrysostomos Kepertis (Author), Ioannis Spyridakis (Author), Vasiliki Soubasi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Esophageal perforation in the neonate period is uncommon and often iatrogenic in origin, requiring a prompt diagnosis in order to prevent further complications. We present a case of iatrogenic esophageal perforation in a premature neonate following orogastric tube placement. Findings on plain film r...