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Hemothorax Following Traumatic Dobhoff Tube Insertion.

Lindsey M Shain1, Leslie McHale1, Taha Ahmed1

  • 1Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.

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Summary

Dobhoff tube insertion, while generally safe, carries risks. This case highlights a rare complication: right-sided hemothorax from tracheobronchial placement, leading to a difficult clinical course.

Area of Science:

  • Medical procedures
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Dobhoff tubes are flexible nasogastric tubes designed for patient comfort.
  • Nasogastric tube insertion is a common bedside procedure with perceived low risk.
  • Complications, though rare, can arise from incorrect tube placement.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced inadvertent tracheobronchial placement of a Dobhoff tube.
  • This malpositioning led to the development of right-sided hemothorax.
  • The clinical course following this complication was prolonged and challenging.

Findings:

  • Tracheobronchial placement of Dobhoff tubes can result in severe complications beyond pneumothorax.
  • Right-sided hemothorax is a rare but significant consequence of such malpositioning.
Keywords:
dobhoff tubehemothorax

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    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for malpositioning during Dobhoff tube insertion.
    • Prompt recognition and management of tracheobronchial placement complications are crucial.
    • This case emphasizes the need for vigilance to prevent severe outcomes like hemothorax.