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Esophageal perforation with orogastric tube malposition in low‐birth‐weight infant.

Authors :
Maeda, Takashi
Tachibana, Takashi
Harada, Toru
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Sep2019, Vol. 7 Issue 9, p1794-1795. 2p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Esophageal perforation is an uncommon, but serious complication which can be caused with gastric tube placement. Physicians should suspect the malposition of the gastric tube when there is a straight course of the lower segment of the tube. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Subjects :
*TUBES
*INFANTS
*PHYSICIANS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
7
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138647933
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2321
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