title: Moss nasogastric tube and treatment of a perforated esophagus.
abstract: Nonoperative treatment of perforation of the esophagus can have a successful outcome. In conjunction with other modalities, the Moss nasogastric tube most closely simulates benefits obtained by direct surgical intervention upon the perforated esophagus.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Caropreso
authors: H F
authors: HF
authors: Oakley
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Brindle
mesh_terms: D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications