Abstract
Although nasogastric tube (NGT) is a simple procedure, the blind placement of nasogastric feeding tubes is not without risks. Chest radiogram is done to confirm the correct position of the NGT. We report a case where radiography could not be confirmatory for the correct position of the tube in a specific group of patients.
Highlights
Nasogastric tube (NGT) is inserted for providing nutriation, drugs or for gastric drainage
We report a case where radiography could not be confirmatory for the correct position of the tube in a specific group of patients
A nasogastric feeding tube is considered malpositioned if it does not stay within the esophageal lumen or if the distal end of the tube is not below the gastroesophageal
Summary
Nasogastric tube (NGT) is inserted for providing nutriation, drugs or for gastric drainage. Nasogastric tube (NGT) is a simple procedure, the blind placement of nasogastric feeding tubes is not without risks. Chest radiogram is done to confirm the correct position of the NGT.
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