Case Report Rhinosinusitis; A Potential hazard of Nasogastric tube insertion

The nasogastric tube has been used frequently for enteral feeding and as anintranasal oxygen catheter. This practice is however associated with complications. We present a case of rhinosinusitis and sepsis in a diabeticpatient following the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Physicians should be aware of sinusitis as a possible cause of sepsis in patients with nasogastric tube insertion.Key words: Rhinosinusitis, Nasogastric Tub