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Uncommon complication of nasoenteral feeding tube: A case report

Yong-Po Jiang1, Sheng Zhang1, Rong-Hai Lin2

  • 1Department of Critical care medicine, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou 317000, Zhejiang Province, China.

World Journal of Clinical Cases
|February 25, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Jejunal feeding tubes are common but can cause serious complications. Ultrasound guidance offers a safe, economical method for jejunal tube placement, preventing misplacement disasters.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Gastroenterology
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Jejunal feeding tubes are widely used in clinical settings.
  • Their use is associated with a high incidence of complications.
  • Accurate placement is critical for patient safety and effective nutrition delivery.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 74-year-old male patient with aspiration pneumonia and respiratory failure.
  • During X-ray confirmation, the jejunal feeding tube was found to be misplaced in the chest.
  • This rare but catastrophic complication highlights placement risks.

Findings:

  • A novel ultrasound-guided technique for jejunal feeding tube placement is presented.
  • This method was found to be convenient and economical.
  • The technique aims to prevent severe complications arising from tube misplacement.

Implications:

  • Ultrasound guidance may improve the safety and efficacy of jejunal feeding tube insertion.
  • This technique offers a practical solution to reduce the risk of catastrophic misplacement.
  • Wider adoption could enhance patient outcomes in critical care settings.
Abstract

Keywords:
Case reportComplicationFeeding tube placementNasoenteral feeding tubeNutritional supportUltrasound-guided

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