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1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Northwestern University, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, IL 60611-4496.
Abstract:
Numerous complications associated with the use of nasogastric tubes have been reported. The most common of these complications result from their misdirection during insertion. We report a case in which the mercury tip of a nasogastric tube became lodged within the nasal cavity during removal. This required extraction by an otolaryngologist and resulted in a delay of discharge. The spectrum of complications associated with nasogastric tube use and recommendations for safe removal are discussed.
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