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Your patient has a bulky oesophageal tumour and is waiting for surgery. When he tries to eat, food gets stuck and gives him heartburn. What is the most likely route that will be chosen to provide him with the nutritional support he needs?

  • Nasogastric tube feeding

  • Feeding via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

  • Feeding via a radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG)

  • Continue oral food