TY  - JOUR
T1  - Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Report of Three Cases
TT  - Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Report of Three Cases
AU  - Adak, Ayşe Melike
AU  - Durak, Fatma
AU  - Kara, Mehmet Baki
AU  - İsbir, Caner
AU  - Orman, Ayşen
AU  - Çelik, Yalçın
PY  - 2025
DA  - July
Y2  - 2024
DO  - 10.26650/jchild.2025.1573234
JF  - Çocuk Dergisi
PB  - Istanbul University
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 1308-8491
SP  - 55
EP  - 59
VL  - 25
IS  - 1
LA  - en
AB  - Iatrogenic esophageal perforation in neonates is a rare but serious complication that can occur during medical interventions. Early diagnosis and intervention are of vital importance. In recent years, surgical treatment has been replaced by conservative approaches. In this article, three cases of esophageal perforation that developed during the insertion of an orogastric (O/G) tube are presented.
KW  - Esophagus
KW  - neonate
KW  - perforation
N2  - Iatrogenic esophageal perforation in neonates is a rare but serious complication that can occur during medical interventions. Early diagnosis and intervention are of vital importance. In recent years, surgical treatment has been replaced by conservative approaches. In this article, three cases of esophageal perforation that developed during the insertion of an orogastric (O/G) tube are presented.
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