Abstract
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, clinical effectiveness, and safety of fluoroscopically guided placement of a nasojejunal enteral tube in infants and young children.
Conclusion:
Fluoroscopically guided placement of a nasojejunal enteral tube is feasible, effective, and safe for infants and young children.
MeSH terms
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Child, Preschool
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Diarrhea / etiology
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Enteral Nutrition / instrumentation*
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Equipment Failure Analysis
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Feasibility Studies
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Female
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Fluoroscopy / methods*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Intubation, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects
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Intubation, Gastrointestinal / methods*
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Male