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Ann Thorac Surg 1990;49:152-153
© 1990 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Method of endoscopic esophageal intubation using a rigid esophagoscope

J.A.R. Gaer, FRCS(Ed), C. Blauth, FRCS, E.R. Townsend, FRCS, S.W. Fountain, FRCS*

Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Accepted for publication September 29, 1989.

* Address reprint requests to Mr Fountain, Harefield Hospital, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6JH, United Kingdom.

Endoscopic intubation of malignant esophageal strictures carries a substantial risk of esophageal perforation. We have developed a method of endoscopic intubation that reduces to a minimum the elements of the procedure that have to be performed "blind." The use of this method has been associated with a reduction in perforation rates when compared with other series.




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