title: Mucosal bridge formation in the esophagus caused by injury from a nasoenteric feeding tube.
abstract: We report the first case of an esophageal mucosal bridge that was caused by a nasoenteric feeding tube or its placement. The mucosal bridge was diagnosed by esophagoscopy and was nearly resolved 3 weeks later after removal of the feeding tube and treatment with histamine antagonists. Although uncommon, esophageal injury may occur in relation to the use of small-bore nasoenteric feeding tubes and great care should be taken during tube placement and use.
authors.affiliation: Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Buchman
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Waring
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D015738:Famotidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D015738:Famotidine