Thoracic esophageal perforation by the use of Magill forceps in infant, success with non-operative treatment: case report | ||||
Annals of Pediatric Surgery | ||||
Volume 17, Issue 1, February 2021 PDF (9.52 MB) | ||||
DOI: 10.1186/s43159-021-00116-5 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Abdel-Kémal Bori Bata* ![]() | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background Esophageal perforation is a rare surgical pathology in children. Thoracic esophageal perforation is more severe than cervical esophageal perforation. Iatrogenic cause, mainly by endoscopy, is the most common in esophageal perforation. However, perforation induced by “Magill forceps” is exceptional. Case presentation A systematic physical examination revealed pyrexia severe respiratory distress and right-sided pleural effusion. Conclusions Non-operative treatment is possible in iatrogenic perforation of thoracic esophageal in infants. This treatment delivers excellent outcome in carefully selected patients. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Thoracic esophageal; perforation; Magill forceps; Non-operative treatment | ||||
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