Esophageal rupture as a complication of the use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
Stark, P.; Phillips, J.M.
Der Radiologe 25(2): 76-77
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-832X PMID: 3873086 Document Number: 251113
We are describing a complication of the usage of Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes. Premature inflation of the gastric balloon in the esophagus can lead to rupture of the esophagus. This hazard can be avoided by checking the position of the tube with a chest radiograph before attempting to inflate the tamponading balloons.
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