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Nasogastric tube syndrome is a rare but serious and potentially life-threatening complication of nasogastric intubation. It should be considered in all patients who present with pain, hoarseness, or shortness of breath after nasogastric intubation or extubation. It requires prompt treatment and close follow-up.
The mechanisms responsible for aspiration in patients bearing a nasogastric feeding tube are (1). loss of anatomical integrity of the upper and lower esophageal sphincters, (2).increase in the frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, and (3).URPOSE OF REVIEW: Aspiration is one of the most common complications in enterally fed patients. The source of aspiration is due to the accumulation of secretions in the pharynx of reflux gastric contents from the stomach into the pharynx.