title: Duodenal perforation caused by nasogastric intubation.
abstract: We present a case of duodenal perforation following nasogastric intubation. This complication has not been previously reported in adults.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Counihan
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Marik
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male