Feeding tube
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Esophagostomy tube
The esophagostomy tube is inserted through an incision in the side of the neck into the esophagus and threaded into the stomach. It is rarely used in humans, but is commonly used in veterinary practice to feed animals with jaw injuries which prevent chewing.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Nasogastric tube |
| ► | Esophagostomy tube |
| ► | Gastric feeding tube |
| ► | Jejunostomy tube |
| ► | Withdrawal |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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