Presentation
Cystic fibrosis patient. NG tube insertion.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Nasogastric tube in the right lower lobe
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Port-a-catheter. Left internal jugular line suitably sited.
The tip of the nasogastric tube lies in the lateral basal segment of the right lower lobe.
Interstitial changes in keeping with cystic fibrosis. No pneumothorax.
From the case:
Nasogastric tube in the right lower lobe
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Port-a-catheter. Left internal jugular line suitably sited.
The tip of the nasogastric tube lies in the stomach.
Interstitial changes in keeping with cystic fibrosis. No pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
A malpositioned nasogastric tube deep in the right lower lobe and its subsequent repositioning.