Omission of postoperative nasogastric tube in esophagectomy: a randomized clinical trial
Background: Nasogastric tube (NG tube) usage was first described in 1921 by Levin. Surgeons routinely use NG tube in most esophageal resections. Considering the numerous complications caused by this tube, the uncertainty about its usefulness and the scarcity of studies conducted on the subject, part...
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| Format: | Article |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Tehran University Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/6304.pdf&manuscript_id=6304 |