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Endoscopic clips prevent displacement of intestinal feeding tubes: a long-term follow-up study
Maureen Onyinyechukwu Udorah1, Michael Wayne Fleischman, Vanitha Bala
1Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
Background:
Displacement of jejunal feeding tubes is a major problem in enteral feeding. Although endoscopic clips have been used to prevent migration of the tube during placement, the long-term effect of the clips on tube displacement is unknown.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effect of endoscopic clips on preventing displacement of the jejunal feeding tube.
Design:
A retrospective study.
Setting:
A single tertiary medical center.
Main Outcome Measurements:
The success rate of the procedure and the functional duration of the feeding tube.
Results:
About 93% of patients had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy jejunal (PEGJ) tube successfully placed with use of endoscopic clips. About 7% had tube migration and repeat procedures were successful. The mean functional duration of the tube was 55 days. Limitations Retrospective, single-center.
Conclusions:
Use of endoscopic clips can prevent migration during placement of the feeding tube and can also reduce tube displacement in the long term.
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