title: A novel method for replacement of a blocked fine bore nasogastric tube.
abstract: Nasogastric intubation is often difficult in patients with upper aero-digestive tract tumours. We present a new method for replacing obstructed fine-bore nasogastric tubes. This method eliminates the need for specialized equipment and skills, minimizes the risk of tracheal intubation and oesophageal trauma, and is better tolerated by patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK. channa.panagamuwa@virgin.net
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Panagamuwa
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gane
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hajioff
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*