Delayed Gastric Perforation by Nasogastric Tube: A Case Report
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- DOI: 10.7704/kjhugr.2023.0064
Delayed Gastric Perforation by Nasogastric Tube: A Case Report
Abstract
Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion is a common and routine procedure that is performed for various purposes. Gastric perforations caused by NG tubes are rare but potentially life-threatening. We report a rare case involving a delayed gastric perforation caused by an NG tube in an adult with end-stage heart failure.
Keywords: Gastric perforation; Heart failure; Nasogastric tube.
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Conflict of interest statement
Conflicts of Interest Soo-Jeong Cho, the Editor-in-Chief of the Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, was not involved in the editorial evaluation or decision to publish this article. All remaining authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
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