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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4103734 |
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