Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment
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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2012-05-01
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| Series: | Acta Medica Iranica |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/20937.pdf&manuscript_id=20937 |