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Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Report of Three Cases

Ayşe Melike Adak(MERSIN UNİVERSİTY, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF NEONATOLOGY)0000-0003-3868-6995
Fatma Durak(MERSIN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES)0000-0002-2247-6128
Mehmet Baki Kara(MERSIN AKADEMI HOSPITAL, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT)0000-0002-3628-7459
Caner İsbir(MERSIN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY)0000-0003-0887-9817
Ayşen Orman(MERSIN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, NEONATOLOGY)0000-0003-1783-0185
Yalçın Çelik(MERSIN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, NEONATOLOGY)0000-0002-1357-0585
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55–59
Yayın Tarihi
2025-07-08
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In this article, three cases of esophageal perforation that developed during the insertion of an orogastric (O/G) tube are presented.

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Amaç & Hipotez:Iatrogenic esophageal perforation in neonates is a rare but serious complication that can occur during medical interventions.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:Early diagnosis and intervention are of vital importance.
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Sonuç & Katkı:In this article, three cases of esophageal perforation that developed during the insertion of an orogastric (O/G) tube are presented.
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⚙️Değişkenler:Esophagus · neonate · perforation

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Iatrogenic esophageal perforation in neonates is a rare but serious complication that can occur during medical interventions. Early diagnosis and intervention are of vital importance. In recent years, surgical treatment has been replaced by conservative approaches. In this article, three cases of esophageal perforation that developed during the insertion of an orogastric (O/G) tube are presented.

Abstract

Iatrogenic esophageal perforation in neonates is a rare but serious complication that can occur during medical interventions. Early diagnosis and intervention are of vital importance. In recent years, surgical treatment has been replaced by conservative approaches. In this article, three cases of esophageal perforation that developed during the insertion of an orogastric (O/G) tube are presented.

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Adak, A. M., Durak, F., Kara, M. B., İsbir, C., Orman, A., Çelik, Y. (2025). Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Report of Three Cases. Çocuk Dergisi, Cilt: 25 Sayı: 1, 55–59. https://doi.org/10.26650/jchild.2025.1573234

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