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[Double contrast small bowel examination--a methodologic comparison using transnasal and peroral probes]
Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift Fur Rontgen-Technik Und Medizinisch-Wissenschaftliche Photographie
|June 1, 1990
Summary
A new 2.8 mm flexible nasal probe for jejunal intubation was better tolerated but had a higher failure rate (17%) than the Camus probe (1%). Experienced examiners should primarily use the new probe for small bowel enemas.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Jejunal intubation is crucial for diagnostic procedures like double-contrast small bowel enema.
- Existing probes may cause patient discomfort, necessitating alternative options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a new, thinner flexible nasal probe for jejunal intubation.
- To compare its tolerability and success rate against the standard Camus probe.
Main Methods:
- A novel 2.8 mm diameter flexible nasal probe was utilized for jejunal intubation.
- Patient tolerance and intubation success rates were recorded and compared to the Camus probe.
Main Results:
- The new flexible probe demonstrated improved patient tolerance compared to the Camus probe.
- However, the jejunal intubation failure rate was significantly higher with the new probe (17%) versus the Camus probe (1%).
Conclusions:
- The new flexible nasal probe offers better tolerability for jejunal intubation.
- Due to a higher failure rate, its use is recommended primarily for experienced medical professionals.