Endoscopic insertion of feeding tubes a new method for the management of upper digestive tract stenosis

For patients requiring artificial feeding over a lengthy period, enteral alimentation via feeding tubes has proved to be the most practicable, and least harmful, method. The paper describes a new endoscopic method that facilitates the introduction of a feeding tube, even through stenoses of the upper digestive tract, or through areas of suture leakage after abdominal surgery. The method was successfully employed, without complications, in 13 patients; it was tolerated without serious inconvenience, and can be performed by the endoscopist and his assistant nurse.