Experience on Using Thoracoscope in Diagnosis and Treatment of Neonatal Idiopathic Esophageal Perforation

Abstract

AbstractIdiopathic esophageal perforation in the neonatal is a rare entity. The presentation is usually with mediastinal inflammation, icherrhemia, and infectious shock, all of which are potentially life-threatening. We present a case with an unusual right side pneumothorax chest and esophagography suggesting an esophageal perforation. With thoracoscope, the esophageal perforation was sutured. The child recovered well from the procedure.