Title of article
Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment
Author/Authors
Amirlak، Bardia نويسنده Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas, South Western Medical Center, Texas, USA. Amirlak, Bardia , Amirlak، Iradj نويسنده Department of Pediatrics, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain UAE. Amirlak, Iradj , Awad، Ziad نويسنده Department of Surgery, University of Florida, USA. Awad, Ziad , Zahmatkesh، Morteza نويسنده Department of Emergency, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain UAE. Zahmatkesh, Morteza , Pipinos، Irakilis نويسنده Department of Surgery, Creighton University, Nebraska, USA. Pipinos, Irakilis , Forse، R Armour نويسنده ,
Issue Information
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2012
Pages
4
From page
355
To page
358
Abstract
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.
Journal title
Acta Medica Iranica
Serial Year
2012
Journal title
Acta Medica Iranica
Record number
2389718
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