Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment
Autor: | Morteza Zahmatkesh, Ziad Awad, Iradj Amirlak, Bardia Amirlak, Irakilis Pipinos, Armour Forse |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Zdroj: | Acta Medica Iranica, Vol 50, Iss 5, Pp 355-358 (2012) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 0044-6025 0173-5969 |
Popis: | 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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