Clip-assisted endoscopic method for placement of a nasoenteric feeding tube into the distal duodenum

J Formos Med Assoc. 2003 Jul;102(7):514-6.

Abstract

Gastroenterologists are often frustrated in their efforts to deliver a feeding tube by endoscopic guidance into the small bowel because of retrograde migration during the withdrawal of the endoscope. We describe a clip assisted endoscopic method whereby a nasoenteric feeding tube can be reliably delivered into the distal duodenum. A nasoduodenal tube with a 3-0 silk suture sewn on its distal tip is inserted into the stomach. The suture on the feeding tube is grasped by a clip-fixing device. Then, the endoscope with feeding tube is advanced into the distal duodenum and the tube is fixed on a mucosal fold by clipping. We used this technique to successfully place nasoenteric tubes into the distal duodenum in 9 patients. There were no procedure-related complications, and no bleeding or perforation due to removal of the feeding tubes was observed. We conclude that this clip-assisted endoscopic method is a reliable modality for placing nasoenteric tubes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Duodenum*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System*
  • Enteral Nutrition / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged