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What are the effects of using a esophagostomy feeding tube?
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Temporary: Use of an esophagostomy feeding tube is at times indicated in the case of facial and neck and upper airway surgery on a temporary basis. Usually for long term feeding other access points are better tolerated. Tube feeding can provide valuable nutrition and medication route as well as maintaining gut function and flora that may be essential to immune health. Dietician should be involved.
Answered 5/26/2015
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