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An alternative treatment for anastomotic leakage after oesophageal resection

P Damm, J. Hoffmann

    Abstract

    An alternative non-operative method for treatment for anastomotic leakage after oesophageal resection is presented. A mediastinal abscess cavity was drained by an ordinary nasogastric tube introduced via the nose through the anastomotic defect and into the cavity.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalAnnales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae
    Volume77
    Issue number4
    Pages (from-to)164-5
    Number of pages2
    ISSN0355-9521
    Publication statusPublished - 1988

    Keywords

    • Adenocarcinoma
    • Aged
    • Anastomosis, Surgical
    • Esophageal Neoplasms
    • Esophagus
    • Female
    • Humans
    • Intubation, Gastrointestinal
    • Postoperative Complications
    • Case Reports
    • Journal Article

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