migration of the tube outside of the stomach, perforation of the trachea, esophagus, or stomach, and aspiration of the feeding into the lungs. [1] Because of these potential adverse events ...

Experience with the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube at the Grace-New Haven Community Hospital suggested that these complications are more frequent, more varied and more serious than generally recognized.

The feed should be administered slowly with steady pressure ... The placement of the tube can be verified by palpation of the esophagus, aspiration of stomach contents or radiography.

The burning sensation occurs when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus, the tube connecting your throat ... lying down shortly after eating. The pressure of a full stomach combined with ...

The extension of the myotomy onto the gastric ... distal esophagus and the esophagogastric junction. The average postoperative hospital stay was about 3 days because of the chest tube left in ...

Acid reflux happens when the stomach acid goes back into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the throat ... contribute to increased abdominal pressure, which can promote reflux.