Karagama Y G, Lancaster J L, Karkanevatos A
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral CH49 5PE.
Hosp Med. 2001 Jun;62(6):336-7. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2001.62.6.1587.
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.