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Research Article Volume 12 Issue 6
Blind nasogastric tube advancement following esophagectomy
Erin S Harris, Thomas Fabian
Received: November 29, 2021 | Published: November 11, 2021
Abstract
Esophagectomy remains the primary curative treatment for esophageal cancer. Postoperatively, surgeons routinely drain the gastric conduit with a nasogastric tube (NGT). This tube is removed after the anastomosis is thought to have healed. Occasionally, patients require replacement of the NGT. Many surgeons are hesitant to place an NGT blindly due to perceived risk of harm to the anastomosis or gastric conduit. Our investigation was carried out to clarify whether the concern of blind NGT placement is justified.
Keywords: esophagectomy, anastamotic leak, nasogastric tube, NGT, Ivor-Lewis
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