Iatrogenic Neonatal Esophageal Perforation: A European Multicentre Review on Management and Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this multicenter retrospective study and literature review was to review management and outcomes of neonatal esophageal perforation (NEP).

Methods

Protocol data were collected from four European Centers on gestational age, factors surrounding feeding tube insertion, management and outcomes.

Results

The 5-year study period (2014-2018) identified eight neonates with median gestational age of 26 + 4 weeks (23 + 4-39) and median birth weight 636 g (511-3500). All patients had NEP from enterogastric tube insertions, with the perforation occurring at median 1st day of life (range 0-25). Seven/eight patients were ventilated (two/seven-high frequency oscillation). NEP became apparent on first tube placement (n = 1), first change (n = 5), an

SUBMITTER: Sorensen E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9955351 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature