title: Endoscopic extraction of an entrapped nasogastric tube.
abstract: Inadvertent entrapment of a nasogastric tube within a stapled gastrointestinal anastomosis is a preventable and infrequent surgical complication. We report our experience with this complication and describe a successful endoscopic approach to management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Grey Nuns' Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Urschel
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Stockburger
mesh_terms: D004943:Esophagogastric Junction; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013997:Time Factors