James M Duerksen, Bram Ramjiawan, Donald R Duerksen
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Abstract
Home enteral nutrition (HEN) is a vital feeding practice for those who have chronic disorders that prevent them from eating normally. Although short-term feeding is predominantly done via nasogastric (NG) tubes and long-term feeding is done via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube, we present a case that demonstrates that the long-term use of NG tubes may be possible. Our case involves an adult woman who has been fed via an NG tube for >3 years with no complications. She has had three replacement tubes inserted over these 3 years and has not required any healthcare visits related to tube dysfunction or complications. She continues to do well. A literature search determined that there are no reports of long-term use (greater than a year) of NG feeding tubes in outpatient adults, and thus the true rate of complications related to NG tubes is unknown. We review the reported complications associated with long-term PEG tubes. Although PEGs are typically regarded as safer in long-term feeding situations, this case demonstrates that NG tubes could prove effective under certain circumstances in which the insertion of a PEG may not be possible.
期刊介绍:
NCP is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary publication that publishes articles about the scientific basis and clinical application of nutrition and nutrition support. NCP contains comprehensive reviews, clinical research, case observations, and other types of papers written by experts in the field of nutrition and health care practitioners involved in the delivery of specialized nutrition support. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).