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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Main Authors: Lukas P. Mileder, Martin Müller, Friedrich Reiterer, Alexander Pilhatsch, Barbara Gürtl-Lackner, Berndt Urlesberger, Wolfgang Raith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4103734
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