title: Nasopharyngeal perforation as a complication of nasogastric intubation.
abstract: We report a patient with nasopharyngeal perforation associated with nasogastric intubation. Diagnosis of the perforation was accomplished by roentgenograms of the neck and identification of the site by fiberoptic endoscopy and a water-soluble radiographic contrast agent. The extent of subcutaneous emphysema and lack of extraluminal fluid collections was documented by CT scan. Early diagnosis allowed for successful treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York 14642.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Reussner
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blebea
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ouriel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography