Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation: An Occurrence from Feeding Tube Placement in a Premature Infant with a Pneumothorax.
10.5385/jksn.2011.18.2.387
- Author:
Yeong Uk JANG
1
;
Woo Jung JANG
;
Hye Jung CHO
;
Duk Young CHOI
;
So Yeon SHIM
;
Dong Woo SON
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, Korea. sondw@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal perforation;
Feeding tube;
Prema
- MeSH:
Complex Mixtures;
Esophageal Perforation;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Infant, Premature;
Pneumothorax;
Stress, Psychological
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
2011;18(2):387-390
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
