Electromagnetic-guided versus endoscopic placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Abstract Background Current evidence supporting the utility of electromagnetic (EM)-guided method as the preferred technique for post-pyloric feeding tube placement is limited. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare the performance of EM-guided versus endoscopic placement. Methods We searched sever...

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Main Authors: Yaping Wei, Zheng Jin, Ying Zhu, Wei Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-020-00506-8