Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment

Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment

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Nasojejunal feeding tubes are being used at an increased frequency, but it is not without complications that could be life-threatening. We report two cases of pneumothorax following small-bore feeding tube insertion into the pleural cavity, resulting in pneumothorax. We further discuss the potential...

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Main Authors: Bardia Amirlak, Iradj Amirlak, Ziad Awad, Morteza Zahmatkesh, Irakilis Pipinos, Armour Forse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2012-05-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
Subjects:
Enteral feeding
Pneumothorax
Intubation
Nasogastric
Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/3912

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