Abstract
Esophageal dilatation (ED) in neonates is rare. In the present case, ED was detected in a chest radiograph following repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in a term neonate. A roentgenographic swallow study on the seventh day of life demonstrated ED and a sub-diaphragmatic stomach. The infant thrived adequately on enteral feeding. A swallow study on the twentieth day of life showed a normal-width esophagus with gastroesophageal reflux and small hiatus hernia. The longstanding herniated stomach in the fetus apparently caused kinking, edema, and obstruction of the gastroesophageal junction. This led to a significant ED and concealment of gastroesophageal reflux. We aim to arouse awareness about the occurrence of ED with CDH, and about its benign course under conservative management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 867-869 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Radiology |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Esophageal dilatation
- Gastro-esophageal reflux
- Hiatus hernia
- Newborn infant