Easy insertion of a feeding tube.

Abstract:

:A small bore feeding tube may be readily introduced into the stomach by splinting it internally, before insertion, with a flexible arteriographic guide wire, which is removed when the tube is in place. Gentle placement of the tube is recommended.

journal_name

Am J Surg

authors

Martin DC Jr

doi

10.1016/0002-9610(80)90374-8

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1980-05-01 00:00:00

pages

728

issue

5

eissn

0002-9610

issn

1879-1883

pii

0002-9610(80)90374-8

journal_volume

139

pub_type

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