Imaging Features of Tube Misplacement in All Ages

Although feeding tube misplacement is rare, its sequelae can be life threatening with significant morbidity and mortality.Increase in cases of gross feeding tube misplacement at our hospital in patients of all ages prompted investigation of misplacement rates and identification of risk factors.Literature review of enteric tube misplacement incidence and complications was performed.This exhibit illustrates the imaging spectrum of tube misplacement and complications both in the gastrointestinal tract and the tracheo-pulmonary tree.Common mimickers of tube misplacement are shown and differentiated.Risk factors for tube misplacement and how to prevent them are discussed at the end of this article.