Duodenal obstruction due to a swallowed nasogastric tube

Authors
Naraynsingh, V Maharaj, D Rampaul, R
Citation
V. Naraynsingh et al., Duodenal obstruction due to a swallowed nasogastric tube, INT J CL PR, 54(2), 2000, pp. 130-130
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
13685031 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
130 - 130
Database
ISI
SICI code
1368-5031(200003)54:2<130:DODTAS>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Nasogastric tubes are commonly used, not only in surgical practice but in a ll disciplines. Their use, however, is not without complications. We presen t the first reported case of duodenal obstruction due to a swallowed nasoga stric tube, and recommend that nasogastric tubes be used in their entirety (uncut) with the splayed distal end intact. This simple procedure will prev ent a rare but distressing complication that might be amenable only to lapa rotomy.