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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1981; 33(7): 274-275
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1063130
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Oesophageal Rupture Due to Gastrostomy Catheter

L. D. Abrams , E. M. Kiely1
  • From the Children's Hospital, Ladywood Middleway, Lady wood, Birmingham
  • 1Now at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WCI
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Rupture of the lower oesophagus in a 4-month old is described due to inflation of the balloon of a Foley gastrostomy catheter.

Zusammenfassung

Eine Ruptur des unteren Ösophagus, die durch Aufblasen eines Foley-Gastrostomie-Katheters bedingt war, wird beschrieben.

Key words

Gastrostomy - Oesophageal rupture

Schlüsselwörter

Gastrostomie - Ösophagusruptur