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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doaj-52e4fae0d28a4e8eae0c424d3b36efc62020-11-25T04:02:11ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesActa Medica Iranica0044-60250173-59692012-05-01505355358Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and TreatmentMorteza ZahmatkeshZiad AwadIradj AmirlakBardia AmirlakIrakilis PipinosArmour ForseNasojejunal 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 measures that can be taken to prevent and treat this serious complication.http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/20937.pdf&manuscript_id=20937Enteral FeedingPneumothoraxIntubationNasogastric |
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Morteza Zahmatkesh Ziad Awad Iradj Amirlak Bardia Amirlak Irakilis Pipinos Armour Forse Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment Acta Medica Iranica Enteral Feeding Pneumothorax Intubation Nasogastric |
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Morteza Zahmatkesh Ziad Awad Iradj Amirlak Bardia Amirlak Irakilis Pipinos Armour Forse |
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Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment |
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Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment |
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Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment |
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Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment |
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Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment |
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pneumothorax following feeding tube placement: precaution and treatment |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
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Acta Medica Iranica |
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0044-6025 0173-5969 |
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2012-05-01 |
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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 measures that can be taken to prevent and treat this serious complication. |
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Enteral Feeding Pneumothorax Intubation Nasogastric |
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