Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube.
Preterm infants are highly susceptible to injuries following necessary and often life-saving medical interventions. Esophageal perforation is a rare, yet serious complication that can be caused by aerodigestive tract suction, endotracheal intubation, or nasogastric tube placement. We present the case of a neonate born at 23 weeks plus three days of gestation with chest radiography showing malposition of the nasogastric feeding tube and massive right-sided effusion of Iopamidol in the pleural cavity due to esophageal perforation. In addition, the article summarizes common signs and symptoms associated with esophageal perforation in infants and discusses diagnostic approaches.
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Lukas P
0000-0003-3932-665X
LP
Mileder
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Martin
M
Müller
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Friedrich
F
Reiterer
Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Alexander
A
Pilhatsch
Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria; Department of Pathology, Skåne Regional and University Laboratories, Lund, Sweden.
Barbara
B
Gürtl-Lackner
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Berndt
B
Urlesberger
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Wolfgang
0000-0002-9432-9055
W
Raith