Complications of nasogastric intubation in horses: nine cases (1987-1989).
Pharyngeal or esophageal trauma was diagnosed in 9 horses after nasogastric intubation. Evidence of trauma (edema or ulceration) was detected in the pharynx of 3 horses and in the esophagus of 6 horses. Complications associated with nasogastric intubation were first observed in 5 horses while they were intubated and in 4 horses after extubation. Clinical signs of pharyngeal or esophageal trauma were similar, and included salivation, bruxism, coughing, and nasal discharge. Treatment, including extubation, enteral feeding through a small nasogastric tube, or esophagostomy distal to the affected site, was attempted in 6 horses. Three of 6 treated horses survived, but 4 of 5 horses with perforated esophagus were euthanatized.
Hardy
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
Stewart
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RH
Beard
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Yvorchuk-St-Jean
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D000818:Animals; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000662:veterinary; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D004946:Esophagostomy / Q000662:veterinary; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary