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Nasoduodenal tube

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A nasoduodenal tube is a fine bore weighted tube passed into the duodenum via the nose which is used for short or medium term nutritional support.

The nasoduodenal tube is particularly indicated in patients with abnormal pylorus function, problems with aspiration or in patients with delayed gastric emptying.

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