A forgotten nasogastric feeding tube that refuses to get out
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چکیده
Nasogastric tubes (NGT) are extensively used and generally harmless, yet loop formation and malpositioning are often reported especially when using thin NGT for enteral feeding which placed blindly; therefore, diligent follow-up of NGT is required with confirmation of right placement, changing it to PEG if long use of NGT needed.
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