BRAUN ESOPHAGOSTOMY SET

Braun Esophagostomy Set: an essential tool in veterinary enteral nutrition

The Braun Esophagostomy Set is designed to facilitate the safe placement of esophageal tubes in small animals requiring long-term nutritional support. It is an indispensable solution in soft tissue surgery, especially in cases where the oral route is compromised. Using this set allows for precise intervention, minimizing risks and promoting rapid recovery.

Composition and Active Ingredients

• Surgical forceps: medical grade stainless steel, sterilizable.
• Guide cannula: Medical polypropylene with atraumatic tip.
• Esophageal separators: stainless steel with rounded edges.
• Suture kit: non-absorbable polyamide thread with curved needle.
• Hard case: High-density polyethylene, autoclave resistant.

Dosage and Instructions for Use

This set should be used exclusively by veterinary professionals trained in soft tissue surgery. Follow these general steps:

1. Sterilization: Autoclave all components before use.
2. Anesthesia: Induce general anesthesia in the patient.
3. Incision: Make an incision on the left side of the neck, locating the cervical esophagus.
4. Placement: Using the cannula and forceps, insert the esophagostomy tube (not included).
5. Fixation: Use sutures to secure the tube and prevent displacement.
6. Check: Confirm the position using an X-ray before starting enteral feeding.

Recommendation: Follow standardized surgical protocols and perform the procedure in a sterile environment.

Side Effects and Contraindications

• Local reactions: Inflammation, infection, or rejection of the tube if strict aseptic technique is not followed.
• Contraindicated: In animals with severe cervical esophageal disorders or untreated coagulopathies.
• Caution: Do not reuse if the instrument shows deformation or loss of integrity.

Benefits for your pet

• It allows for effective and sustained enteral nutrition.
• Minimizes risks of aspiration and esophageal injury.
• Reusable and sterilizable instruments.
• It facilitates surgical access with minimal invasiveness.
• Compatible with a wide range of enteral tubes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What exactly does the set include? Includes forceps, guide cannula, retractors, sutures, and storage case. Does not include esophagostomy tube.
• What types of patients can benefit from this set? Primarily dogs and cats that require long-term nutritional support.
• Is it compatible with standard enteral tubes? Yes, it is compatible with common veterinary gauge silicone and polyurethane tubing.
• Can I use this set on animals weighing less than 2 kg? Caution is advised in very small patients. Verify the tube gauge and specific anatomy before the procedure.
• Is the set reusable? Yes, all components are autoclavable and reusable if their integrity is maintained.
• How do you clean it after use? Wash with enzymatic detergent, dry completely and sterilize by autoclave.
• Can it be used in emergency situations? Yes, its design allows for rapid placement of the esophageal tube in critically ill patients.
• How long does the surgical procedure take? In trained hands, the procedure can be completed in 20–30 minutes.
• What training does a veterinarian need to use it? Experience in soft tissue surgery and sterile technique is required.
• Can I purchase the tube along with the set? No. The tube must be purchased separately according to the patient's characteristics.