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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Main Authors: Vijay C Pujar (Author), Shirin S Joshi (Author), Sangappa M Dhaded (Author)
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Published: EL-Med-Pub, 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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