In the largest Nordic study to date concerning esophageal cancer surgery, the researchers found clear evidence that decompression with a nasogastric tube is associated with less serious complications.

Nasogastric tube placement is a cornerstone in supportive and critical care, used not only for nutritional support but also for medication administration and gastrointestinal decompression. Despite ...

In the largest Nordic study to date concerning esophageal cancer surgery, the researchers found clear evidence that decompression with a nasogastric tube is associated with less serious complications.

Routine use of a nasogastric tube after abdominal surgery, once thought to speed the return of normal intestinal functions, actually slows recovery, according to a new review of research. 1 The ...

Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients remains a technically challenging procedure, with failure potentially leading to repeated attempts, increased procedural time ...

Although in our patient a nasogastric tube for decompression and conservative treatment improved the symptoms without surgery, some patients may require surgery. 1, 3, 4 Patients with a history of ...

Acute airway obstruction from mega-esophagus is an extremely rare presentation of achalasia. We present the case of an 82-year-old woman without previously diagnosed achalasia who presented with ...

In the largest Nordic study to date concerning oesophageal cancer surgery, the researchers found clear evidence that decompression with a nasogastric tube is associated with less serious complications ...