title: The role of endoscopy in nasogastric tube removal following esophageal surgery: a case report.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital & Medical Center, 44405 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341, USA. strikermd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.forename: Einas
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.forename: Robert B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Jamil
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Akhras
authors.forename: Malik
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McKany
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Gordon
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D011184:Postoperative Period