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A stubborn nasogastric tube: self-knotting of a nasogastric tube

Published:2022-07-01 Issue:7 Volume:2022 Page:
ISSN:2042-8812
Container-title:Journal of Surgical Case Reports
language:en
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Author:

Tsandiraki Justin¹,Tendai Joylene¹,Likiliwike Arnold D²,Moirana Ezekiel N³,Msuya David¹,Tarmohamed Murad¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of General Surgery , Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

2. Department of Pediatrics and Child Health , Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

3. Department of Internal Medicine , Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Abstract

Abstract Nasogastric tubes (NGT) are widely used and generally harmless as such, complications are uncommon. NGT knotting is one such complication. We report a 45-month-old female with spontaneously knotted NGT that was identified and safely removed without complications. NGT knotting detection needs a high index of suspicion; if not detected and managed in a proper way, it may lead to severe complications. We discuss this case to raise awareness of this complication and how to minimize the likelihood of it happening and improve patient outcome.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Surgery

Link

https://academic.oup.com/jscr/article-pdf/2022/7/rjac338/45052645/rjac338.pdf

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