title: [Esophageal perforation in the newborn infant].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Kliniek voor Kinderziekten C. Hooft, Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: De Praeter
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Govaert
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: De Baets
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vanhaesebrouck
mesh_terms: D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Oesofageale perforatie bij de neonatus.