Abstract
The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube may be used in life-threatening esophageal variceal bleed refractory to endoscopy and medical therapy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures, Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 407-413 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030850470 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030919931 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Balloon tamponade
- Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
- Variceal GI bleed