Proximal Migration of Jejunostomy Extension Tube Causing Recurrent Aspiration
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Proximal Migration of Jejunostomy Extension Tube Causing Recurrent Aspiration
A 67-year old woman presented with worsening dyspnea, productive cough, and fever. She denied oral intake, and her symptoms were worse with tube feeds. Her medical history was significant for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and severe oropharyngeal dysphagia status post percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube with jejunal extension placeme...
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عنوان ژورنال: ACG Case Reports Journal
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2326-3253
DOI: 10.14309/crj.2017.53