Published in:
25-08-2023 | Clinical Report
A Case Report of an Atypical Situation Arising During Typical Ryle’s Tube Removal Procedure
Authors:
Priyanshi Gupta, Pratibha Vyas, Nikhil Kumar Soni
Published in:
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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Issue 1/2024
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Abstract
Placement of Ryle’s tube is a rather blind outpatient procedure which has documented minor and major complications during insertion like nasal irritation, epistasis, pharyngeal trauma, tracheal trauma, intravascular penetration, intracranial penetration etc. However, removal of Ryle’s tube is a rather straightforward procedure with rarely any complication. In this case report, we encountered an unusual situation of Ryle’s tube being kinked and stuck at Left Fossa of Rosenmuller, near the skull base with subsequent erosion, emphasising the fact that forceful removal should not be attempted. Thorough examination and meticulous removal are necessitated in a stuck/kinked Ryle’s tube to prevent dreaded complications.