Membranous diaphragm presenting as esophageal atresia in a neonate

Authors

• Saidul Islam, Department of Pediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom.
• L. K. Shanbhogue, Department of Pediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom.

Abstract

Whenever a newborn infant presents with excessive salivation and failure to pass nasogastric tube, one of the 5 major types of esophageal atresia is suspected. We report a rare case where a newborn infant presented with features of esophageal atresia due to membranous diaphragm.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1737

Last Page

1738

Recommended Citation

Islam, Saidul and Shanbhogue, L. K. (2007) "Membranous diaphragm presenting as esophageal atresia in a neonate," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 11, Article 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4135