Nasogastrojejunal tubes as an alternative to total parenteral nutrition in the management of duodenal injuries

ABSTRACT

Nasogastrojejunal intubation for enteral feeding in duodenal trauma is a cheap and effective alternative to total parenteral nutrition. A simple technique for the management of duodenal injuries is described. Injuries to the duodenum are formidable problem especially if there is a leakage of duodenal contents. In the present series of 8 patients the mortality was 12.5% the only patient who died, did not have Nasogastrojejunal tubes