Unusual Cause of Esophageal Obstruction in a Neonate Presenting as Esophageal Atresia
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Esophageal atresia is the commonest cause of obstruction to esophageal lumen in neonates. Foreign bodies in newborns are extremely rare. We report a rare case of esophageal obstruction closely mimicking atresia due to foreign bodies inserted in a female neonate with homicidal intension.
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