Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Report of Three Cases

Year 2025, Volume: 25 Issue: 1, 55 - 59, 08.07.2025

Ayşe Melike Adak , Fatma Durak , Mehmet Baki Kara Caner İsbir , Ayşen Orman , Yalçın Çelik

https://doi.org/10.26650/jchild.2025.1573234

Abstract

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 In recent years, surgical treatment has been replaced by conservative approaches.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.

Keywords

Esophagus , neonate , perforation

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