Considering lung collapse (pneumothorax) affects 2-5% of 35 million feeding tube placements every year worldwide, the safe placement of a nasogastric feeding tube requires special medical care.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting indicate that early feeding after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube ...

These feeding tubes have a piece inside the stomach and a type of clamp to keep them in place. Samantha Pecoraro, 14, has a permanent feeding tube in her stomach because nearly all foods trigger a ...

FDA flags lingering patient safety concerns over feeding tubes. By Tina Reed Sep 10, 2018 8:48am. Culture Hospital Impact Medical Devices ... Manufacturers have also raised patient safety concerns ...

If a feeding tube is incorrectly inserted, it can damage the vocal cords, lungs or trachea, potentially leading to serious injury or death. Indeed, Avanos has received reports of 23 deaths and 60 ...