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Esophagostomy Feeding Tube Placement
Retrograde Technique: Tunneler for Esophagostomy Feeding Tube Placement
EASIER AND FASTER – Retrograde tunneling greatly improves the ability to easily, safely, and quickly position the MILA length-adjustable Esophagostomy Feeding Tubes. DESCRIPTION FITS TUBE SIZES: ITEM # 14Fr Esophagostomy Tube Tunneler 10Fr and 14Fr (item #s E1030, E1430, and E1450) ETUN14 18Fr Esophagostomy Tube Tunneler 18Fr (item #E1830) ETUN18 20Fr Esophagostomy Tube Tunneler 20Fr (item #SE2030) ETUN20 30Fr Esophagostomy Tube Tunneler 30Fr (item #SE3044) ETUN30
This technique allows the distal tip of the catheter to be manually passed through the mouth into the esophagus. The proximal end of the tube is pulled through the neck with the tunneler. The tube is then cut to the desired length and the Y-port secured in place.
Connect this end to esophagostomy tube
Antegrade Technique: Tube Passer for Esophageal Feeding Tube Placement
Designed to facilitate placement of E-tubes and reduce the risk of bleeding and subsequent skin infections. It is available in 3 different sizes and is compatible with all E-tubes as well as Esophageal Balloon Dilation Feeding Tubes used
for management of esophageal strictures (pages 54-55). See MILA website for detailed instructions and videos. DESCRIPTION
ITEM # BE18MI BE22MI BE26MI
18Fr Introducer for 10Fr BE Tube 22Fr Introducer for 14Fr BE Tube 26Fr Introducer for 18Fr BE Tube
Stylet
Stylet
Tube Passer
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