Upper gastro-intestinal perforation in premature, mechanically ventilated infants with oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.

Autor: Aslam, A., Frank, J., Noblett, H.
Zdroj: Pediatric Surgery International; Apr1995, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p261-263, 3p
Abstrakt: Three cases of upper gastrointestinal perforation affecting the stomach, duodenum, and jejunum, respectively, are described. Each occurred in premature infant with oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula on ventilatory support. In each case there was a delay in diagnosis. All infants survived. The management options and current opinion on the treatment of this difficult problem are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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