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Thoracic esophageal perforation by the use of Magill forceps in infant, success with non-operative treatment: case report

Authors :
Abdel-Kémal Bori Bata
Antoine Séraphin Gbénou
Joseph Akodjènou
Aboudou Raïmi Kpossou
Bruno Noukpozoukou
Armand Michel Fiogbe
Source :
Annals of Pediatric Surgery, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
SpringerOpen, 2021.

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20905394
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3c16bf0c3f6a47ecac2dd95c98ad0c60
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00116-5