nasogastric tube (NGT) placement (gastric intubation)

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Introduction

Placement of a thin tube through the nasal passage, into the nasopharynx, through the esophagus & into the stomach.

Indications

Procedure

Complications

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 479
  2. Shlamovitz GZ eMedicine (Medscape): Nasogastric Tube http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/80925-overview