An unusual complication of balloon tamponade in the treatment of esophageal varices: a case report and brief review of the literature.
A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was unable to be withdrawn 14 h after its initial insertion. Despite a number of recognized maneuvers, both gastric and esophageal balloons remained inflated leading to impaction of the tube. This uncommon complication along with other complications peculiar to the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube are described.
D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013630:Tampons, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*