Fistulous empyema due to bronchopulmonary laceration with a misintubated nasogastric tube: a case report
Our case highlights the importance of careful NGT insertion and recognizing misinsertion by radiological findings to avoid severe airway complications, particularly in elderly and neurologically impaired patients.
Authors
- Yuuki Kou
- Ryosuke Matsuda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0307-3657)
- Yasushi Sakamaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0513-8389)
- Yuya Kogita
Institutions
- Saiseikai Nakatsu Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Cases
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44215-025-00201-w
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00