title: Pitfalls of gastric intubation in premature infants.
abstract: Gastric intubation, by oral or nasal route is an essential procedure in the management of premature infants, for gastric aspiration and for feeding. Oesophageal perforation is a rare but important complication of this commonly performed procedure. An illustrative case is presented. Difficulty passing a tube into the stomach is the first clue to the diagnosis. Understanding the evolution of clinical signs and recognizing the radiological changes facilitates an early diagnosis, thereby enabling successful non-operative management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Bristol, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sudhakaran
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Kirby
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media