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A simple aid in advancing Dobbhoff tubes
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|September 1, 1980
Summary
An angiographic guide wire allows manipulation of the flexible Dobbhoff tube for duodenal placement under fluoroscopic guidance. This technique overcomes the tube
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- The Dobbhoff tube is a flexible enteral feeding device.
- Placement into the duodenum can be challenging due to tube flexibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a technique for overcoming Dobbhoff tube flexibility.
- To facilitate duodenal placement of the Dobbhoff tube under fluoroscopic guidance.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an angiographic guide wire.
- Manipulated the Dobbhoff tube under fluoroscopic visualization.
- Guided the tube into the duodenum.
Main Results:
- The flexibility of the Dobbhoff tube was successfully overcome.
- Fluoroscopic control enabled accurate manipulation into the duodenum.
Conclusions:
- An angiographic guide wire is an effective tool for Dobbhoff tube duodenal intubation.
- This method enhances procedural success and control during fluoroscopy.