Use of a nasogastric tube and a Nelaton catheter for esophageal reconstruction

Kuwano, H.; Maekawa, S.; Morita, M.; Mori, M.; Matsuura, H.; Sugimachi, K.

Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 173(3): 230-232

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087
PMID: 1925887
Document Number: 367763
An effective technique for leading a nasogastric decompression tube using an endoscopic foreign-body or biopsy forceps guided Nelaton catheter during esophageal reconstruction is described herein. This technique is both time-saving and avoids unnecessary mucosal damage to the esophagus.

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