Rhinosinusitis; A Potential Hazard of Nasogastric Tube Insertion

Authors

Adebolajo A. Adeyemo*, Ayotunde J. Fasunla*, Aderemi A. Adeosun*, Hamisu Abdullahi

Correspondents

Dr. A.A. Adeyemo
Department of Otorhinolaryngology,
University College Hospital,
Ibadan, Nigeria.
E-mail: adebolajo@ yahoo.com
Tel: +2348037172329

Affiliation of Authors

*Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT

The nasogastric tube has been used frequently for enteral feeding and as an intranasal oxygen catheter. This practice is however associated with complications. We present a case of rhinosinusitis and sepsis in a diabetic patient following the insertion of a nasogastric tube.

Physicians should be aware of sinusitis as a possible cause of sepsis in patients with nasogastric tube insertion.

Scroll to Top