Endoscopic removal of a knotted nasogastric tube lodged in the posterior nasopharynx

Robert C. Dinsmore; James F. Benson

doi:10.1097/00007611-199910000-00012

Endoscopic removal of a knotted nasogastric tube lodged in the posterior nasopharynx

Robert C. Dinsmore, James F. Benson

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Abstract

The complication of knotting nasogastric (NG) tubes on removal occurs infrequently with small diameter feeding tubes. Knotting of large caliber NG tubes is even more uncommon. We describe our experience in one such case, which was further complicated by the inability to visualize the NG tube in the posterior pharynx for removal through the mouth. We also review the literature and discuss risk factors.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1005-1007
Number of pages	3
Journal	Southern medical journal
Volume	92
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-199910000-00012
State	Published - Oct 1999
Externally published	Yes

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