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Oro-nasal transfer of nasogastric tube following endoscopic placement

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. J. Alderson*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, UK.
D. G. O'Sullivan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr David Alderson, 65, Barn Hey Crescent, Meols, Wirral L47 9RW.

Abstract

After placement of a nasogastric tube through a rigid oesophagoscope it is necessary to transfer the proximal end from the mouth to the nose. Observation of surgeons performing this apparently simple task has indicated that many find it somewhat difficult. We describe a simple solution to the problem.

Type
Short Communications
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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