Discussion Iatrogenic pneumothorax from misplaced insertion of an NGT down the trachea
into a main bronchus is a recognized complication. 1-3 It is rarely seen clinically however, …

… Such misadventures can be fatal.… reported that among 11 patients with malpositioned
nasogastric tubes who all had radiography to determine the tube placement, the malpositions were …

… For the purpose of providing the complete picture, we outline below both thoracic and non-thoracic
misadventures. We go on to discuss only the thoracic complications in this review. …

… For providing a complete picture, we outline both thoracic and non-thoracic misadventures
below. We go on to discuss only the thoracic complications in this review. Our review studies …

… NG tube inserted, formula administered via tube. Hearing bubbling sound over epigastric
region while air injected via tube perceived as evidence of … Nasogastric tube misadventures …

… duodenostomy (RD) tube. A 12F (French) nasogastric tube was inserted into the jejunum,
about 12 cm distal to the duodenojejunal junction. The tube was negotiated proximally until the …

… There are various ways to assess the position of the nasogastric tube (NGT). … Nasogastric
tubes (NGTs) have been around for a long time, with the first account of their insertion being in …

CONCLUSION This case report highlights the importance of considering a retained foreign
body as a differential diagnosis when malignancy could not be explained by standard work …

… indicative of malposition, but it is important to be mindful of potential pulmonary sequelae,
especially in the context of repeated insertion after previous pulmonary misadventure. …

… have reported the incidence of bronchopulmonary misadventures related to SBFT placement
(25… Confirmation of nasogastric tube placement by colorimetric indicator detection of carbon …