%0 Journal Article
%T Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment
%A Bardia Amirlak
%A Iradj Amirlak
%A Ziad Awad
%A Morteza Zahmatkesh
%J Acta Medica Iranica
%D 2012
%I Tehran University of Medical Sciences
%X 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.
%K Enteral Feeding
%K Pneumothorax
%K Intubation
%K Nasogastric
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