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Review
. 2001 Jun;62(6):336-7.
doi: 10.12968/hosp.2001.62.6.1587.

Nasogastric tube insertion using flexible fibreoptic nasoendoscope

Y G Karagama  1 , J L Lancaster, A Karkanevatos
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Nasogastric tube insertion using flexible fibreoptic nasoendoscope

Y G Karagama et al. Hosp Med. 2001 Jun.

Abstract

The insertion of a nasogastric tube, especially a fine bore feeding tube, can occasionally be problematic because of an anatomical variation or pathology. A method of passing an nasogastric tube under direct vision using a flexible fibreoptic nasoendoscope introduced through the nostril is described, which is reserved for cases where traditional methods of insertion failed.

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