The dangers of oesophageal intubation in the management of corrosive strictures of the oesophagus. Case reports.
Two patients with established corrosive strictures of the oesophagus managed by oesophageal intubation are reported. In both patients intubation of the oesophagus led to serious complications necessitating major oesophageal surgery.
D000328:Adult; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male