Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube
Preterm infants are highly susceptible to injuries following necessary and often life-saving medical interventions. Esophageal perforation is a rare, yet serious complication that can be caused by aerodigestive tract suction, endotracheal intubation, or nasogastric tube placement. We present the cas...
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| author | Lukas P. Mileder Martin Müller Friedrich Reiterer Alexander Pilhatsch Barbara Gürtl-Lackner Berndt Urlesberger Wolfgang Raith |
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| description | Preterm infants are highly susceptible to injuries following necessary and often life-saving medical interventions. Esophageal perforation is a rare, yet serious complication that can be caused by aerodigestive tract suction, endotracheal intubation, or nasogastric tube placement. We present the case of a neonate born at 23 weeks plus three days of gestation with chest radiography showing malposition of the nasogastric feeding tube and massive right-sided effusion of Iopamidol in the pleural cavity due to esophageal perforation. In addition, the article summarizes common signs and symptoms associated with esophageal perforation in infants and discusses diagnostic approaches. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3d1e3b67d9b4491da62f6c8caf6fab2d2025-08-20T03:55:33ZengWileyCase Reports in Pediatrics2090-68032090-68112016-01-01201610.1155/2016/41037344103734Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric TubeLukas P. Mileder0Martin Müller1Friedrich Reiterer2Alexander Pilhatsch3Barbara Gürtl-Lackner4Berndt Urlesberger5Wolfgang Raith6Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaDivision of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaInstitute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaPreterm infants are highly susceptible to injuries following necessary and often life-saving medical interventions. Esophageal perforation is a rare, yet serious complication that can be caused by aerodigestive tract suction, endotracheal intubation, or nasogastric tube placement. We present the case of a neonate born at 23 weeks plus three days of gestation with chest radiography showing malposition of the nasogastric feeding tube and massive right-sided effusion of Iopamidol in the pleural cavity due to esophageal perforation. In addition, the article summarizes common signs and symptoms associated with esophageal perforation in infants and discusses diagnostic approaches.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4103734 |
| spellingShingle | Lukas P. Mileder Martin Müller Friedrich Reiterer Alexander Pilhatsch Barbara Gürtl-Lackner Berndt Urlesberger Wolfgang Raith Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube Case Reports in Pediatrics |
| title | Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube |
| title_full | Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube |
| title_fullStr | Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube |
| title_full_unstemmed | Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube |
| title_short | Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube |
| title_sort | esophageal perforation with unilateral fluidothorax caused by nasogastric tube |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4103734 |
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