title: Iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus.
abstract: Iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus occurs rarely, and is most frequently seen in preterm and low birth weight infants. This is a report of 2 cases of iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus, outlining aspects of diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Qatif Central Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. hakh_1999@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Husain A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Al-Khawahur
authors.forename: Ahmed H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Al-Salem
mesh_terms: D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography