Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Abstract

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“…These perforations are: (i) more often iatrogenic, (ii) more likely to occur within the cervical esophagus, and (iii) not generally associated with an underlying malignancy. Chest pain, fever, tachypnea, and/or tachycardia with subcutaneous emphysema are common features which were found in our case too [2].…”

“…Among all perforations of the alimentary tract, perforations of the esophagus are considered the most dire and life-threatening especially in children [2]. These perforations are: (i) more often iatrogenic, (ii) more likely to occur within the cervical esophagus, and (iii) not generally associated with an underlying malignancy.…”

“…Pediatric penetrating neck traumatic has high morbidity and mortality rates [1]. Early diagnosis and management associates with improved outcomes and lowers its mortality [2]. Pediatric esophageal perforation is mostly due to iatrogenic instrumentation, foreign body impactions and rarely trauma.…”