Moss nasogastric tube and treatment of a perforated esophagus.
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.
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D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications