Application of bronchoscope for the placement of nasoenteric feeding tube in patients with esophagectomy: a novel technique

Enteral nutrition is indicated for patients who are unable to take foods orally and have normal intestinal function (1,2), like those with esophagectomy complicated by anastomotic leakage or gastroparesis. It provides essential energy support as parenteral nutrition while maintains the functional intestinal barrier as well. In addition, it also contributes to a significant reduction of infection incidence and organ failure rate, as well as shortened hospital stay, and reduced medical costs (3,4)