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Most commonly
malpositioned of all tubes
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and lines
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May enter
trachea and bronchi or curl in
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esophagus
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Perforation
usually involves cervical
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esophagus
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Can also
perforate stomach
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Indwelling
tube leads to G-E reflux
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May cause
esophagitis and stricture
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