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

Authors
Dinsmore, RC Benson, JF
Citation
Rc. Dinsmore et Jf. Benson, Endoscopic removal of a knotted nasogastric tube lodged in the posterior nasopharynx, SOUTH MED J, 92(10), 1999, pp. 1005-1007
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00384348 → ACNP
Volume
92
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1005 - 1007
Database
ISI
SICI code
0038-4348(199910)92:10<1005:EROAKN>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The complication of knotting nasogastric (NG) tubes on removal occurs infre quently with small diameter feeding tubes. Knotting of large caliber NG tub es is even more uncommon. We describe our experience in one such case, whic h was further complicated by the inability to visualize the NG tube in the. posterior pharynx for removal through the mouth. We also review the litera ture and discuss risk factors.