Presentation
Oral SCC. Check NGT position.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Malpositioned nasogastric tube in the distal esophagus
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Nasogastric tube tip lies in the distal esophagus.
Case Discussion
The tip of the nasogastric tube ideally should be 10cm past the gastro-esophageal junction.