Presentation
To assess the position of the NG tube.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Misplaced nasogastric tube - right main bronchus
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A misplaced NG tube is seen extending through the right main bronchus into the right lung.
Case Discussion
The NG tube was immediately corrected and positioned correctly in the follow-up x-ray.
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