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March 14, 2026Frontline Gastroenterology

Nasojejunal tube insertion: a survey of practices across the UK

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KMKit MorrisAKAbdulrahman KureciDLDeborah Lim

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Overview

A survey reveals wide variation in NJT insertion techniques and care practices in UK hospitals, suggesting a need for updated guidelines.

Key Points

  • To assess current variations in nasojejunal tube (NJT) insertion and care practices across the UK.
  • Distributed an online survey with 12 questions through social media.
  • Collected responses from May 2023 to January 2024.
  • Analyzed data from 92 responses representing 54 NHS hospitals.
  • 24.0% of hospitals reported access to all NJT insertion methods.
  • 75.9% lack access to bedside NJT insertion techniques.
  • 66.7% of hospitals did not require X-ray confirmation after endoscopic placement.

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Morris et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fbf9b39f7826a300c8b6https://doi.org/10.1136/flgastro-2025-103464
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