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Abstract
Nasogastric suction is usually employed for gastric decompression because of its ease of application. However, it is associated with greater discomfort and more complications than temporary gastrostomy, especially in the young, the elderly, those who smoke, and those in whom prolonged decompression is necessary.Mesh:
Year: 1977 PMID: 869122 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(77)90166-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Surg ISSN: 0002-9610 Impact factor: 2.565