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How To Reinsert Nasogastric Tube?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Question: Patient had ng tube for sbo which became clogged PA d/c'd tube and is unable to reinsert the tube. What's next?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Insert it under xray guidance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Insert it under xray/fluoroscopy guidance.Other option is, it can be done with help of endoscopy.

Or last resort remains is putting it through skin into stomach, it is called gastrostomy tube placement.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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How To Reinsert Nasogastric Tube?

Brief Answer: Insert it under xray guidance. Detailed Answer: Hello, Insert it under xray/fluoroscopy guidance.Other option is, it can be done with help of endoscopy. Or last resort remains is putting it through skin into stomach, it is called gastrostomy tube placement. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.