title: [Iatrogenic esophageal perforation-- severe complication in the care of premature infants].
abstract: Two preterm neonates were referred to our institution, one with suspected oesophageal atresia and one with the definite diagnosis of oesophageal atresia for further treatment. Diagnostic procedures identified an iatrogenic perforation of the oesophagus which was caused by a feeding tube in both patients. The treatment was based on broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and parenteral nutrition. The perforations healed without long term sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Abt. Neonatologie, Universitätskinderklinik Tübingen.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bader
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Goelz
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Drews
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Speer
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Iatrogene Osophagusperforation--Eine schwerwiegende Komplikation in der Behandlung Frühgeborener.