Use of a nasogastric tube and a Nelaton catheter for esophageal reconstruction.
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.
Department of Surgery II, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Kuwano
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Maekawa
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Morita
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Mori
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Matsuura
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Sugimachi
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*