Endoscopic placement of enteral feeding tubes

Table 2 Enteral feeding relative contraindications[75]^a

Intestinal obstruction

Ileus

High output small bowel fistula

High doses positive inotropic agents

Hypotension

^aPatients with intestinal failure due to ileus, dysmotility, or subacute obstruction and who cannot tolerate oral intake are recognized to be suitable to receive some form of enteral nutrition.