Feeding Tube‐Induced Pneumothorax
- 1 November 1984
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Vol. 8 (6) , 714-716
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607184008006714
Abstract
A case of accidental bronchial perforation by the metal stylet of a silastic feeding tube is reported. The misplacement of the feeding tube resulted in a pneumothorax. This is a previously unreported complication of enteral feeding in adults. Pulmonary complications of enteral feeding and recommendations for prevention of these complications are discussed. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 8 :714-716, 1984)Keywords
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