Abstract
Enteral nutrition is best delivered via a small bore feeding tube whose tip lies in the proximal jejunum. A major obstacle to tube placement is the lack of a reliable means of assuring passage through the pylorus. A simple, quick method of tube placement using endoscopic assistance that was successful in 18 of 20 (90%) attempts is described.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 88-91 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Surgeon |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery