Duodenal perforation: a rare complication of neonatal nasojejunal tube feeding.
Continuous nasojejunal drip is a common method of feeding low-birthweight neonates because it is relatively free of complications and provides nutritional requirements. We recently encountered a case of duodenal perforation caused by a feeding catheter. Recommendations are made that can prevent this complication in the future.
D001724:Birth Weight; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007583:Jejunum; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose; D011859:Radiography