While nasogastric intubation is a commonplace procedure characterized by its utility in enteral feeding and gastrointestinal decompression, instances of unexpected complications are relatively infrequent. Herein, we describe an unusual and rare complication, knot formation, that surfaced during routine patient care. This unique case prompts a re-evaluation of the potential complications associated with nasogastric tube insertion and offers insights into the challenges faced in its management. Through this report, we aim to contribute to the understanding of rare complications in enteral feeding practices.

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie\'s syndrome, involves colon dilation without mechanical obstruction. It is conventionally treated with conservative measures such as fasting, nasogastric and rectal tube placement, correction of fluids and electrolytes, and, if necessary, use of neostigmine and colonic decompression through colonoscopy. Surgical intervention may be considered in severe cases. In this report, we present a case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction where initial conservative management failed. The patient was successfully treated using a novel rectal tube insertion technique.

Introduction Chemoradiotherapy plays a major role in the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC). Persistent dysphagia following primary chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancers can have a devastating effect on a patient\'s quality of life. Many studies have shown that the dosimetric sparing of critical structures which were included in swallowing such as the pharyngeal constrictor muscle and larynx can provide improved functional outcomes and better quality of life. However, there are no current randomized studies confirming the benefits of such swallowing-sparing strategies. The aim is to evaluate late dysphagia after chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer and to examine its correlation with clinical and dosimetric parameters. Materials and methods The period of this prospective study was from November 2018 to March 2020. Patients were divided randomly in 1:1 ratio into two groups, group 1 and group 2, each with 25 patients. Group 1 was planned by three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) technique and group 2 was planned by intensity-modulated radiotherapy technique (IMRT) technique. Treatment was delivered after approval of radiotherapy plan. To evaluate the dose to dysphagia aspiration-related structures (DARS), these structures were contoured and dose-volume histograms were generated. Various dosimetric parameters of DARS were evaluated. Swallowing status was clinically evaluated based on the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group and the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 5. Results A significant advantage was seen with intensity-modulated radiotherapy technique (IMRT) in comparison to three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) in terms of mean dose delivered to the pharyngeal constrictor muscles (66.03 Gy vs 68.77 Gy, p=0.003). The mean dose delivered to the combined dysphagia/aspiration-related structures (DARS) was statistically significantly lower in IMRT compared to 3D-CRT (66.15 Gy vs. 70.09 Gy, p<0.001). Other dose-volumes were also reduced in IMRT group (V30: {98.64% vs. 99.88%, p=0.05}; V50: {90.49% vs. 99.02%, p=0.0002}; V60: {83.92% vs. 95.04, p=0.0002}; D50: {70 Gy vs. 71.16 Gy, p=0.001); and D80: {61.18 Gy vs. 67.39 Gy, p=0.01}. Futhermore, the clinical worsening of dysphagia was less common in IMRT group (48% vs. 80%, p=0.039). Conclusion IMRT can reduce the high-dose volumes received by the DARS receiving high doses by sparing these structures through optimization. This may provide a significant additional benefit that could improve dysphagia and hence the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer.

UNASSIGNED: Awake patients complain of burning sensation following nasal application of lignocaine jelly.
UNASSIGNED: The aim of the study was to assess hemodynamic changes, ease of insertion, number of attempts taken, and time required for insertion of Ryle\'s tube following nasal application of 2% lignocaine jelly versus lubricant gel in patients undergoing surgeries under general anesthesia.
UNASSIGNED: This was a prospective, randomized, open-label study conducted in a tertiary care institute.
UNASSIGNED: Eighty patients undergoing surgeries under general anesthesia who required insertion of a Ryle\'s tube were included. In Group A, 2% lignocaine jelly was used, whereas in Group B, lubricant gel was used prior to Ryle\'s tube insertion, after induction of anesthesia. Hypertension and/or tachycardia were managed by increasing sevoflurane by 0.5%-1%, followed by propofol bolus of 0.5 mg.kg-1.
UNASSIGNED: Chi-square test and Independent samples t test.
UNASSIGNED: Both heart rate and mean arterial pressure were significantly higher at 1 min after nasal application of lignocaine jelly and 1 and 5 min after Ryle\'s tube insertion in Group A compared to Group B. Ease of insertion of Ryle\'s tube, number of attempts, and time taken for insertion were comparable in both groups. Significantly higher number of patients in Group A required sevoflurane to be increased and needed propofol boluses.
UNASSIGNED: Use of lubricant gel for aiding insertion of Ryle\'s tube in patients under general anesthesia was associated with attenuated heart rate and blood pressure responses without affecting the ease, number of attempts, or time taken for successful insertion of the Ryle\'s tube.