Feeding tubes can be placed surgically, endoscopically or by interventional radiology. Nasogastric Tube (NG): An NG tube passes through the nose, down the throat and esophagus and ends in the stomach.

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Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD A Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a complex surgery involving several ...

If a rabbit is ill or will be undergoing certain types of surgery, it may need to be fed using a nasogastric tube. Nasogastric intubation is easy and is an effective means of delivering nutrition ...

Pellet delivery was measured with a size 8 French polyurethane nasogastric feeding tube b (n = 5), size 14 French standard nasogastric tube c (n = 10), and a size 20 French silicon gastrostomy ...