Therefore, an endoluminal nasojejunal (NJ) feeding tube was inserted under direct vision for nutrition and a 14Fr NG tube was placed for drainage and secured. The patient was managed with nil by mouth ...

Tube feeding involves giving a liquid dietary formula through a flexible tube inserted into the digestive tract. It is used when patients can’t get enough nutrition by eating. Feeding tubes can be ...

A follow-on study was then begun to more accurately examine mortality, morbidity and any benefit of NJ tube placement in successful feeding establishment. Methods: : Data were gathered from ...