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Table. 2. Table 2

Contraindications

Variable	Contraindications
Absolute contraindications	Mechanical obstruction of the digestive tract
	Active peritonitis
	Uncorrectable coagulopathy (INR > 1.5, platelets < 50,000/mm³)
	Ongoing bowel ischemia
	Sepsis
	Abdominal wall infection at the selected site of placement
	History of total gastrectomy
Relative contraindications	Recent gastrointestinal bleeding due to peptic ulcer disease
	Hemodynamic or respiratory instability
	Ascites
	Severe obesity
	Abdominal wall defects
	Peritoneal adhesions

INR, international normalized ratio.

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