Nasogastric Tube Syndrome: A Severe Complication of Nasointestinal Ileus Tube
Nasogastric tube syndrome (NGTS) induced by a nasointestinal ileus tube is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication. NGTS often becomes serious and progresses to acute upper airway obstruction caused by bilateral vocal cord paralysis or laryngeal infection. Early detection and prope...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/526715 |