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Nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes can be used immediately to support the patient. Only liquid diet can be used. After calculating the daily calorie requirement of the patient the diet is delivered in six feedings very slowly. The tube is then flushed with saline to prevent obstruction.

The nasogastric tube can also be used to keep the stomach decompressed in case of severe ileus after abdominal surgery.