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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Main Authors: Morteza Zahmatkesh, Ziad Awad, Iradj Amirlak, Bardia Amirlak, Irakilis Pipinos, Armour Forse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2012-05-01
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