3086 “Knot” Your Average Nasogastric Tube
Bernica J, Deng N, Cole R, Ketwaroo G, Hair C. 3086 “Knot” Your Average Nasogastric Tube. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2019, 114: s1659-s1660. DOI: 10.14309/01.ajg.0000601876.57938.78.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmall bowel obstructionNasogastric tubeBowel obstructionUpper GI seriesSmall bowel followPlain X-rayVariety of complicationsUpper esophageal sphincterDuration of placementEnteral nutritionGI seriesUrgent endoscopyGastric decompressionRare complicationEsophageal perforationPlain radiographsRespiratory difficultyEsophageal sphincterMid-esophagusTrue incidenceCase reportPatient discomfortNGT placementFurther evaluationComplications