title: Nasogastric tube insertion using flexible fibreoptic nasoendoscope.
abstract: The insertion of a nasogastric tube, especially a fine bore feeding tube, can occasionally be problematic because of an anatomical variation or pathology. A method of passing an nasogastric tube under direct vision using a flexible fibreoptic nasoendoscope introduced through the nostril is described, which is reserved for cases where traditional methods of insertion failed.
authors: Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral CH49 5PE.
authors: Y G
authors: YG
authors: Karagama
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Lancaster
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Karkanevatos
mesh_terms: D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*