A patient with cancer of the food pipe cannot eat and swallow so to feed him a tube is inserted directly into his stomach. properly mashed food is given through this pipe. Now that the food is going directly to the stomach instead of the food pipe, which of these is likely to happen?
A. Water will not be absorbed
B. The kidney will stop working
C. Carbohydrate will not be digested.
D. No major problem will arise
Answers
Answer:
Oesophageal stent
An oesophageal stent is a small metal or plastic tube put into the food pipe (oesophagus). It keeps the food pipe open.
A cancer in the food pipe can partly or completely block it and make it difficult to swallow. Putting a stent into the blocked area opens up the food pipe again. This allows you to swallow food and drink more easily.
You have the stent fitted in hospital in the endoscopy department or x-ray department. It usually takes about 30 minutes. You need to stay in hospital overnight or for a few days.
Answer:
Oesophageal stent
An oesophageal stent is a small metal or plastic tube put into the food pipe (oesophagus). It keeps the food pipe open.
A cancer in the food pipe can partly or completely block it and make it difficult to swallow. Putting a stent into the blocked area opens up the food pipe again. This allows you to swallow food and drink more easily.
You have the stent fitted in hospital in the endoscopy department or x-ray department. It usually takes about 30 minutes. You need to stay in hospital overnight or for a few days.