Knotted Nasogastric Tube Removed With a Bronchoscope

Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion is a routine procedure performed for variety of indications, such as delivering enteral nutrition. NG tubes can be associated with complications, including knotting the tube. The case 68-year-old who was admitted to hospital AIDS complicated by septic shock presented. patient received an provide nutrition, which subsequently found clogged. An X-ray pharynx revealed knot at distal end knotted removed fiberoptic bronchoscope through nostril. rare complication. Clinicians should aware alternative methods removing tubes, use bronchoscope.