Feeding tube

Case contributed by Jayanth Keshavamurthy
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Based on this scout image can you describe what is the underlying medical problem. Why are there 2 lumens with 2 different tips?

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray

Case Discussion

The patient had pancreatitis. Two lumens and two tips allow distal feeds and suction of gastric contents.

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