Abstract
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.
We report the success of non-operative treatment applied to thoracic esophageal perforation due to Magill forceps in a 24-month-old male infant. The immediate and short-term outcomes were excellent.
Conclusions
Non-operative treatment is possible in iatrogenic perforation of thoracic esophageal in infants. This treatment delivers excellent outcome in carefully selected patients.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health,Surgery
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