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S K Mehta

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Endoscopic management of impacted Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.

Impaction of the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube may occur due to incorrect placement of clamps, biting of the outlet channel(s) or inadvertent injection of particulate matter at the time of inflation of the balloon(s). Endoscopic deflation of the impacted balloon using a pointed object is an easy remedy. This report highlights the pathogenesis of this avoidable complication in one patient.

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