Abstract
The exchange of enterostomy feeding catheters may be facilitated by the use of a recently developed hydrophilic polymer guide wire. This has been found especially useful in the insertion of catheters constructed of polyurethane or silastic-type materials.
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Markowitz, D.M., Denny, D.F. Enterostomy catheter exchange using new polymer-coated guide wire: Technical note. Gastrointest Radiol 15, 64–65 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888738
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888738