Editorial
Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2009; 15(11): 1281-1288
Published online Mar 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1281
Table 2 Potential complications of nasojejunal tube feeding
Common (> 10%)
Failure of placement1
Displacement
Clogging of the tube
Mild transient epistaxis
Irritation of nasal, pharyngeal or esophageal areas
Feeding-related diarrhea
Abdominal cramping
Metabolic complication, such as hyperglycemia
Uncommon (< 10%)
Otitis media
Nasal mucosal pressure sores
Esophageal ulcers
Risks of intravenous sedation and gastroscopy
Sinusitis
Misplacement (pulmonary or intracranial intubation)
Dumping-like symptoms