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Pneumothorax Following Feeding Tube Placement: Precaution and Treatment
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نویسنده
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Amirlak Bardia ,Amirlak Iradj ,Awad Ziad ,Zahmatkesh Morteza ,Pipinos Irakilis ,Forse Armour
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منبع
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acta medica iranica - 2012 - دوره : 50 - شماره : 5 - صفحه:355 -358
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چکیده
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Nasojejunal feeding tubes are being used at an increased frequency, but it is not without complications that could be life-threatening. we report two cases of pneumothorax following small-bore feeding tube insertion into the pleural cavity, resulting in pneumothorax. we further discuss the potential measures that can be taken to prevent and treat this serious complication.
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کلیدواژه
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Enteral feeding; Pneumothorax; Intubation ,Nasogastric
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آدرس
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University of Texas, South Western Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, USA, NMC Specialty Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, UAE, University of Florida, Department of Surgery, USA, NMC Specialty Hospital, Department of Emergency, UAE, Creighton University, Department of Surgery, USA, Creighton University, Department of Surgery, USA
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