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Endoscopy 1981; 13(3): 121-123
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021663
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Endoscopic Insertion of Feeding Tubes A New Method for the Management of Upper Digestive Tract Stenosis

G. Kautz, H. Kohaus, P. Langhans
  • Surgical Clinic University of Münster (FRG) Department of General Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. H. Bünte)
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

For patients requiring artificial feeding over a lengthy period, enteral alimentation via feeding tubes has proved to be the most practicable, and least harmful, method. The paper describes a new endoscopic method that facilitates the introduction of a feeding tube, even through stenoses of the upper digestive tract, or through areas of suture leakage after abdominal surgery. The method was successfully employed, without complications, in 13 patients; it was tolerated without serious inconvenience, and can be performed by the endoscopist and his assistant nurse.

Key words:

Anastomotic leakage after gastrectomy - Stenosis of the upper alimentary tract - Enteral nutrition - Feeding tubes - Endoscopic placement