A complication of continuous upper pouch suction in esophageal atresia.
The use of a plastic sump catheter for continuous suction of the blind upper pouch in esophageal atresia has been widely accepted since the method was first described. The following case illustrates a complication which resulted from the use of such a catheter, namely, perforation of the upper pouch.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery