Excessive mortality associated with balloon tamponade of bleeding varices. A critical reappraisal

JAMA. 1967 Nov 13;202(7):587-91.

Authors

H O Conn, J A Simpson

PMID: 6072803

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / mortality*
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy
Esophagus / injuries
Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
Hemorrhage / therapy*
Humans
Respiratory Tract Diseases / complications
Tampons, Surgical / adverse effects*