title: Unusual cause of esophageal obstruction in a neonate presenting as esophageal atresia.
abstract: Esophageal atresia is the commonest cause of obstruction to esophageal lumen in neonates. Foreign bodies in newborns are extremely rare. We report a rare case of esophageal obstruction closely mimicking atresia due to foreign bodies inserted in a female neonate with homicidal intension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Vijay C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Pujar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Shirin S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Sangappa M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Dhaded
keywords: Esophagus; Foreign Body; Neonate