1.   A nasogastric tube had been passed.

2.   Briefly, a nasogastric tube was passed, resting juice was aspirated, and the position of the tube was checked by water recovery.

3.   Drips had been put up, pethidine given, stomach tubes passed.

4.   A colonoscopy is a test in which a flexible tube is passed through the anus and rectum up into the intestine.

5.   A colonoscopy is a test in which a flexible tube is passed through the anus and rectum into the intestine.

6.   Previously, the tube had been passed through his mouth.