[Knots in nasojejunal feeding tube: a complication not described]

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 1996;26(2):111-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report a problem not yet described with nasojejunal tube. It got knotted frequency, types and causes are reported as well frequency, types and causes are reported as well as suggestions to prevent it.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Enteral Nutrition / adverse effects*
  • Enteral Nutrition / instrumentation
  • Equipment Failure*
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects*
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / instrumentation
  • Jejunum
  • Male