Esophageal perforation into the right pleural cavity in a neonate.
Right empyema developed, apparently secondary to anterior perforation of the esophagus into the right pleural cavity, in a neonate. Pathogenetic factors and management are discussed.
D004322:Drainage; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010994:Pleura / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery