title: Traumatic esophageal perforation in a premature infant.
abstract: We presented a case of neonatal hypopharyngeal perforation resulting from extraction of a breech presentation, with symptoms of regurgitation at all feedings and excessive salivation. Inability to pass a nasogastric tube suggested the diagnosis of esophageal atresia. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition is discussed, and the literature is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sişli Children's Hospital, Istanbul.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tekant
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Abbasoğlu
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sever
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bulut
mesh_terms: D001946:Breech Presentation; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography