Where there is no t-tube: operative management of 2 patients with choledocholithiasis

Abstract

The T tube is invaluable following choledochotomy. Unavailability has prompted improvisation using size 18 nasogastric tube as a T tube in 2 patients. The improvised tube was effective. In the absence of a conventional T tube, the nasogastric tube could serve as a useful alternative.


Keywords: Nasogastric Tube, T-Tube


Nig. J. of Surgical Research 4(1-2) 2002: 57-61