Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation: An Occurrence from Feeding Tube Placement in a Premature Infant with a Pneumothorax
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
;
: 387-390, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-59450
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous neonatal esophageal perforation (EP) is a rare condition. However, iatrogenic EP due to a feeding tube is not uncommon, particularly in premature infants. Iatrogenic EP can result in serious complications, such as a pneumothorax, and can be fatal. Usually a pneumothorax develops as a result of EP. However, we experienced an EP in a patient with a pneumothorax. The EP occurred after inserting a feeding tube while the patient was suffering from a pneumothorax. Thus care is needed when inserting the feeding tube in a patient with a pneumothorax.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumothorax
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Stress, Psychological
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Infant, Premature
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Complex Mixtures
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Esophageal Perforation
Limits:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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