title: [Cervical pharyngostomy: feeding method for patients with severe facial trauma].
abstract: A pharyngostomy is an alternative feeding method for patients with severe facial trauma where prolonged feeding is indicated. Oro- and nasogastric feeding are the other more well-known methods. A special intubation instrument has been developed to facilitate blunt dissection of cervical tissue and placement of the feeding tube. This particular technique and instrument has been used in 11 cases. The main aim and advantage of this technique is that the nasal and oral cavity can be kept clear of tubes which are a source of irritation and discomfort postoperatively in areas of extensive facial trauma.
authors.affiliation: Universiteit van Pretoria.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Scheepers
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Bütow
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Grotepass
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries; D010613:Pharyngostomy
vernacular_title: Servikale faringostomie: voedingsmetode vir pasiënte met ernstige gesigstrauma.