Esophageal perforation in the newborn infant
De Praeter, C.; Govaert, P.; De Baets, F.; Vanhaesebrouck, P.
Tijdschrift Voor Kindergeneeskunde 57(2): 73-76
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-7442 PMID: 2741163 Document Number: 331168
A newborn infant with traumatic perforation of the esophagus is described. Etiologic factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. The limitation of negative suction pressure used in neonatal resuscitation is emphasized.