[Nasogastric tubes after elective abdominal surgery is not justified]

J Chir (Paris). 1998 Dec;135(6):273-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

There is no need for systematic nasogastric tube after elective abdominal and digestive surgery. Expected benefits are comfort for the patient, reduction of pulmonary morbidity, and rapid oral feeding. Only 5% of the patients will need a subsequent placement of nasogastric tube, due to vomiting and abdominal distention, with no adverse effects.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / prevention & control
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal* / adverse effects
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal* / statistics & numerical data
  • Laparotomy* / adverse effects
  • Patient Selection*
  • Postoperative Care / methods*
  • Vomiting / etiology
  • Vomiting / prevention & control