Pediatric Esophageal Perforation Due to Firearm Injuries During the Syrian War and a New Suture Technique

Back to results
Author(s)
Atici, A. et al.
Publication language
English
Pages
5pp
Date published
01 Aug 2018
Publisher
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Type
Articles
Keywords
Children & youth, Conflict, violence & peace, Health
Countries
Syria
Link
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576618300873

The incidence of esophageal perforation (EP) due to firearm injury (FAI) is markedly low compared with that occurring in other organs. The most frequently reported cause of EP is iatrogenic injuries. The incidence of EP due to penetrating injuries, such as FAI, is very rare and highly destructive. Here we report cases of EP due to FAI in childhood during the Syrian war and elucidate a new suture technique.