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[Nasogastric tube obstruction due to enteral feeding bezoar].

Authors :
López Vázquez M
López Urdiales R
Pérez Maraver M
Virgili Casas N
Source :
Nutricion hospitalaria [Nutr Hosp] 2023 Dec 14; Vol. 40 (6), pp. 1298-1300.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Introduction: Introduction: the administration of enteral nutrition through a nasogastric tube can cause potentially serious complications. We present a case of esophageal obstruction due to an enteral nutrition bezoar. Case report: the 77-year-old patient was admitted to our center in the intensive care unit for COVID pneumonia. The patient received enteral nutrition through a nasogastric tube (NGT), presenting difficulty passing it after a month of follow-up. After removal of the tube and attached to it, an esophageal mold for enteral nutrition was extracted. Later, a solvent solution is administered through a new SNG and the formula is modified for a hydrolyzed one. Discussion: enteral nutrition bezoars are a rare but can be a life-threatening complication.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1699-5198
Volume :
40
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nutricion hospitalaria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37929844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.20960/nh.04669