title: Pneumothorax following feeding tube placement: precaution and treatment.
abstract: Nasojejunal feeding tubes are being used at an increased frequency, but it is not without complications that could be life-threatening. We report two cases of pneumothorax following small-bore feeding tube insertion into the pleural cavity, resulting in pneumothorax. We further discuss the potential measures that can be taken to prevent and treat this serious complication.
authors: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas, South Western Medical Center, Texas, USA. bardiaamirlak@gmail.com
authors: Bardia
authors: B
authors: Amirlak
authors: Iradj
authors: I
authors: Amirlak
authors: Ziad
authors: Z
authors: Awad
authors: Morteza
authors: M
authors: Zahmatkesh
authors: Irakilis
authors: I
authors: Pipinos
authors: Armour
authors: A
authors: Forse
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*