Gossot D, Nussaume O, Kitzis M, Cohen G, Chalaux G, Andreassian B
Presse Med. 1985 Sep 21;14(31):1655-6.
A case of fatal haematemesis due to erosion of a retro-oesophageal right subclavian artery by a nasogastric tube is reported. In view of this exceptional but extremely serious complication, no oesophageal tube should be used in patients known to have this abnormal anatomical arrangement. Systematic treatment of aberrant subclavian arteries should perhaps be considered when it can be performed during thoracic surgery.
