Iatrogenic perforation of the lamina cribrosa by nasogastric tube in an infant.
A case of iatrogenic perforation of the lamina cribrosa, followed by intracranial placement of a nasogastric tube in a preterm neonate is described. By routine ultrasound examination of the brain an echogenic structure was seen, which was radiographically diagnosed as a nasogastric tube. The tube was manually removed under antibiotic prophylaxis. No complications were observed. The false route disappeared and long-term follow-up showed no neurological side effects.
van den Anker
J N
JN
Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Baerts
W
W
Quak
J M
JM
Robben
S G
SG
Meradji
M
M
D005004:Ethmoid Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014463:Ultrasonography