Is routine postoperative nasogastric decompression really necessary?
1986
F Bozzetti
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007440
Intubation
Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from CATHETERIZATION in that the insertion of a catheter is usually performed for the introducing or withdrawing of fluids from the body.
Intubations
D007813
Laparotomy
Incision into the side of the abdomen between the ribs and pelvis.
Minilaparotomy,Laparotomies,Minilaparotomies
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man