Demographics:
60 years old, Male
Indication:
Feeding tube placement
Findings
- Feeding tube loops on itself overlying the lateral right costophrenic sulcus and ascends along the medial right hemithorax with tip not visualized
- Patchy right basilar pulmonary opacities
- Nonobstructive bowel gas pattern
Diagnosis
Malpositioned feeding tube
Sample Report
Feeding tube is malpositioned in the right bronchial tree and likely has perforated into the pleural space where is loops on itself overlying the lateral right costophrenic sulcus. Recommend surgical consultation prior to removal.
Patchy right basilar pulmonary opacities, which may relate to aspiration, pneumonia, and/or pulmonary contusion related to tube placement.
Nonobstructive bowel gas pattern.
Discussion