Duodenal perforation due to a kink in a nasojejunal feeding tube in a patient with severe acute pancreatitis: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Nasojejunal feeding tube placement can be achieved by fluoroscopic or endoscopic techniques. Significant complications due to nasojejunal feeding tube placement, such as hydrothorax, duodenal perforation and retroperitoneal emphyse...

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Main Authors: Li Ning, Ye Xianghong, Wang Xinying, Li Weiqin, Tong Zhihui, Li Jieshou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/162