EVALUATION OF USING NASOGASTRIC TUBE DECOMPRESSION AFTER MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY IN CHILDREN
HISHAM AL MOHAMADI GHARIB EL METAHR;
Abstract
Routine postoper' ati.ve nasogastric tube decompression of the gastrointestinal tract is very common. It may prevent nausea, vomiting, acute gastric dilatation, aspiration, abdominal distension and dehiscence
of the wound. On the other hand, nasogastric intubation may cause aerophagia, • respiratory complications, . acute reflux esophagitis,
nasopharyngeal injury or other complications.
Since it was used for the first time by Levin in 1921, nasogastric decompression was thought to decrease intestinal distension caused by air and secretions in the postoperative period. However, the routine use of nasogastric tubes for postoperative gastrointestinal decompression has been challenged in the adult literature and some reports advocate
• selective placement of such tubes.
The use of nasogastric tubes has not been challenged in the pediatric literature as children are thought to swallow a large amount of air when Ciying and thus the• use of nasogastric tube decompression following laparotomy is often routine.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the necessity of the routine use of nasogastric tube decompression in children underwent major abdominal surgery.
of the wound. On the other hand, nasogastric intubation may cause aerophagia, • respiratory complications, . acute reflux esophagitis,
nasopharyngeal injury or other complications.
Since it was used for the first time by Levin in 1921, nasogastric decompression was thought to decrease intestinal distension caused by air and secretions in the postoperative period. However, the routine use of nasogastric tubes for postoperative gastrointestinal decompression has been challenged in the adult literature and some reports advocate
• selective placement of such tubes.
The use of nasogastric tubes has not been challenged in the pediatric literature as children are thought to swallow a large amount of air when Ciying and thus the• use of nasogastric tube decompression following laparotomy is often routine.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the necessity of the routine use of nasogastric tube decompression in children underwent major abdominal surgery.
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| Title | EVALUATION OF USING NASOGASTRIC TUBE DECOMPRESSION AFTER MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY IN CHILDREN | Other Titles | دراسة حول تقييم استخدام الأنبوبة المعدية بعد العمليات الجراحية الكبرى فى الأطفال | Authors | HISHAM AL MOHAMADI GHARIB EL METAHR | Issue Date | 2003 |
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