@article{ref1,
title="Complete gastroesophageal junction avulsion after near drowning: a case report and review of literature",
journal="International journal of surgery case reports",
year="2020",
author="Ayub, Adil and Naeem, Buria and Ahn, Mollie and Bowen-Jallow, Kanika A. and Tran, Sifrance",
volume="76",
number="",
pages="11-13",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Gastroesophageal (GE) junction injuries are rare in the pediatric population. A complete GE junction separation in a child secondary to trauma has not reported in the literature yet.   PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 14-year-old boy presented with a complete GE junction avulsion after a near-drowning experience. He underwent immediate damage control surgery and delayed gastric pull-up esophageal reconstruction in 3-months. At the most recent clinic visit 5 months from the reconstruction, he can tolerate a regular diet without difficulty and is gaining weight and recovering well.   CONCLUSION: Complete GE junction injuries and avulsions are rare with limited data to guide management. These injuries are associated with mortality rates from 25% to 33%, therefore, high index of suspicion, prompt recognition and careful surgical planning is needed for favorable outcomes.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2210-2612",
doi="10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.167",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.167"
}