Intrapleural placement of a nasogastric tube
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Intrapleural placement of a nasogastric tube: an unusual complication of nasotracheal intubation.
PURPOSE Although rare, the misplacement of nasogastric tubes into the pleural space has been described. The prognosis of such injuries is improved by prompt recognition; therefore, it is important for physicians who practice nasogastric intubation to be aware of this potential complication, and to be familiar with an approach to early diagnosis. CLINICAL FEATURES We present a case of perforat...
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عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0832-610X,1496-8975
DOI: 10.1007/bf03012927