Feeding pharyngostomy in traumatic patients.

The study of enteral feeding via pharyngostomy was performed. Five patients who had head injury and maxillofacial injury, required long term of enteral nutrition. The surgical technique of pharyngostomy was studied. Operative time was average 30 min. The pharyngostomy tube was retained for 1 week to 6 months without complication. Changing the tube was difficult for medical personals, but mouth hygine care for these patients was easy.