This is a temporary method of feeding. Pharyngostomy Tube: Similar to an NG or NJ tube a pharyngostomy tube is placed into the left side of the throat (pharynx) rather than down the nose. This is ...

Placement of esophagostomy feeding tubes has largely replaced pharyngostomy tubes, due to the coughing, gagging, laryngospasm, and aspiration occasionally reported in the latter 1. Esophagostomy ...