title: Multiple intestinal perforation due to Celestin tube.
abstract: Two cases of multiple intestinal perforation caused by the nylon from the core of disintegrating oesophageal Celestin tubes migrating down the alimentary tract are described. It is suggested that Celestin tubes should not be used in patients likely to survive for more than a few months.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D009757:Nylons; D012408:Rubber; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons; D012408:Rubber