The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 460-460.e1 , March 2009

Esophageal Perforation: A Complication of Nasogastric Tube Placement in Premature Infants

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    A, The chest radiograph showing a suspected misplacement of nasogastric tube (arrow A). B, Another tube (arrow B) was placed, while the first tube (arrow A) remained in place. C, Lateral view chest ra

    A, The chest radiograph showing a suspected misplacement of nasogastric tube (arrow A). B, Another tube (arrow B) was placed, while the first tube (arrow A) remained in place. C, Lateral view chest radiograph revealed that the first tube (arrow A) was in the posterior mediastinum, whereas the second tube (arrow B) was in the stomach.

PII: S0022-3476(08)00882-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.10.015

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 460-460.e1 , March 2009