Presentation
Inpatient - X-ray to check nasogastric tube position.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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X-ray showing a nasogastric tube looped into the stomach and with its extremity located in the distal esophagus. there is also a diffuse gastric distension by gas.
From the case:
Nasogastric tube in distal esophagus
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Nasogastric tube has looped into the stomach and its tip is located in the distal esophagus.
Case Discussion
Repositioning of the nasogastric tube is required before it is ready for use.
Assessment of nasogastric (NG) tube positioning is a key competency of all doctors as unidentified malpositioning may have dire consequences, including death.
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