Necrosis of the nasal ala after improper taping of a nasogastric tube

Authors
Lai, PBS Pang, PCW Chan, SKC Lau, WY
Citation
Pbs. Lai et al., Necrosis of the nasal ala after improper taping of a nasogastric tube, INT J CL PR, 55(2), 2001, pp. 145-145
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
13685031 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
145 - 145
Database
ISI
SICI code
1368-5031(200103)55:2<145:NOTNAA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Inserting a nasogastric tube during various abdominal procedures is a commo n manoeuvre to decompress the upper gastrointestinal tract. Improper placem ent and taping of the nasogastric tube results in excessive pulling on the nasal ala and subsequent pressure necrosis, This complication not only carr ies serious cosmetic morbidity, it is also preventable if a proper taping t echnique is employed.