Unusual cause of esophageal obstruction in a neonate presenting as esophageal atresia

Unusual cause of esophageal obstruction in a neonate presenting as esophageal atresia

Esophageal atresia is the commonest cause of obstruction to esophageal lumen in neonates. Foreign bodies in newborns are extremely rare. We report a rare case of esophageal obstruction closely mimicking atresia due to foreign bodies inserted in a female neonate with homicidal intension.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of neonatal surgery 2013-10, Vol.2 (4), p.47
Hauptverfasser: Pujar, Vijay C, Joshi, Shirin S, Dhaded, Sangappa M
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Esophageal atresia is the commonest cause of obstruction to esophageal lumen in neonates. Foreign bodies in newborns are extremely rare. We report a rare case of esophageal obstruction closely mimicking atresia due to foreign bodies inserted in a female neonate with homicidal intension.
ISSN:2226-0439
2226-0439
DOI:10.47338/jns.v2.59