title: Dual-purpose tube for enteroclysis and nasogastric-nasoenteric decompression.
abstract: A catheter designed for the dual purpose of nasogastric-nasoenteric decompression and enteroclysis is described. The catheter facilitates direct decompression of the obstructed small bowel and, if necessary, subsequent performance of enteroclysis. The use of this tube obviates dual intubation and its accompanying discomfort.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis 46206.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Maglinte
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Kelvin
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Micon
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal