Do nasogastric feeding tubes cause gastro-oesophageal reflux in healthy subjects?
The potential relationship between nasogastric intubation and acid gastro-oesophageal reflux was investigated. Ten healthy volunteers underwent 24h oesophageal pH monitoring following intubation with (i) a pH monitor alone, (ii) a pH monitor plus a Ryles nasogastric tube and (iii) a pH monitor plus a fine-bore nasogastric feeding tube. Neither of the nasogastric intubations were associated with significant reflux.
Anderson
J H
JH
University Department of Surgery, The Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK.
Garden
O J
OJ
Anderson
J R
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