| Literature DB >> 867337 |
C A Verwoerd, F van Mazijk, J M Meyer.
Abstract
A conservative method is presented for the treatment of oesophageal perforation where the diagnosis has been delayed. A system of tubes is described which allows the patient to be fed and at the same time prevents swallowed material from reaching the fistula. A case is reported which was successfully managed using the method.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 867337 PMCID: PMC470580 DOI: 10.1136/thx.32.2.232
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thorax ISSN: 0040-6376 Impact factor: 9.139