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. 2017 Jun 30;5(8):1416-1417.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1055. eCollection 2017 Aug.

Simple measures to prevent a massive upper gastrointestinal bleed

Raghav Bansal  1 , Neil Vyas  2 , Rafael Antonio Ching Companioni  1 , Ishita Rajnish  2 , Ilnaz Salehi  2
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Simple measures to prevent a massive upper gastrointestinal bleed

Raghav Bansal et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Nasogastric (NG) tube is frequently used in clinical practice for a variety of indications; however, NG tubes are not without risks, and there are a multitude of gastrointestinal complications that are associated with their use. Simple precautions can help prevent these NG tube-related injuries.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal bleed; nasogastric tube; salem sump tube.

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showing (A) Ulcer in the distal esophagus. (B) Ulcer in the gastric cardia.
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