Avulsed Nasoenteric Bridle System Magnet as an Intranasal Foreign Body. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Puricelli, Michael D.; Newberry, Christopher Ian; Gov-Ari, Eliav
• Is Part Of: Nutrition in clinical practice. Volume 31:Number 1(2016:Feb.)
• Page Start: 121
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: enteral nutrition -- nasal bridle -- nasal foreign body -- magnet -- feeding tube; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Artificial feeding -- Periodicals; 615.854
• DOI: 10.1177/0884533615611858
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-5336

Abstract

Nasoenteric tubes provide short-term nutrition support to patients unable to take an adequate oral diet. Bridling systems may be used to secure tubes to guard against displacement. We present the first case of an avulsed magnet from a bridling system to raise awareness of this potential complication. The primary methods of securing a nasogastric tube are reviewed, and comparative assessment of the 3 main systems is presented. Diagnosis and management of nasal foreign bodies relevant to this case are reviewed and prevention/safety considerations discussed.