Endoscopic removal of nasogastric tube sutured unintentionally to gastrojejunostomy.
A nasogastric tube mistakenly sutured to the anastomotic site is a rare surgical error during gastrointestinal operation. When it does happen, proper management will prevent subsequent complications. If resistance is experienced when pulling the nasogastric tube after gastrointestinal surgery, it should never be pulled more forcefully. The endoscope should be introduced to document the etiology and to provide treatment after 2 weeks postoperation based on the wound healing process and strength of suture materials.
Chen
C N
CN
Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei.
Lee
W J
WJ
Cheng
T J
TJ
Chang
K J
KJ
D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005763:Gastroenterostomy; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019300:Medical Errors; D008875:Middle Aged; D013537:Sutures