Unusual complication of the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
Juffé, A.; Tellez, G.; Eguaras, M.G.; Villagra, F.; Figuera, D.
Gastroenterology 72(4 Part 1): 724-725
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-5085 PMID: 320084 Document Number: 114871
Reported here is the first description of innominate vein obstruction by esophageal tamponade. The syndrome is characterized by local edema of the area drained by the vein. The diagnosis can be made by phlebography. Deflation of the balloon corrects the problem.
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