Advances in alimentary tract imaging

Figure 8 A: Image of MDEC decompression and enteroclysis tube with stiffening wire that helps maneuvering the tube into the proximal jejunum; B: Line diagram of the tube. B = balloon port, D = drainage port, S = sump port (helps prevent the tube from becoming obstructed by debris). The inset figures show the cross sectional appearances of the tube at positions a and b.