ABSTRACT
Objective To compare the success rate, operation time, complication rate and the degree of tolerance of two kinds of endoscopic placement of small intestine decompression tube. Method 68 intestinal obstruction patients treated with transnasal ileus tube were randomly divided into 2 groups, group A and group B, 34 cases in each. Patients in group A were treated by endoscopic placement, while in group B placement was guided by nasal endoscope. Results The catheterization success rate and complications between the two groups have no statistical significance (P > 0.05) while the differences of catheter operation time (P < 0.05) and placement tolerance (P < 0.01) have statistical significance. Conclusion Endoscopic placement of small intestinal decompression tube has clinical application value while placement guided by nasal endoscope has certain advantages.