| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
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Gastric suction |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube |
| What the risks are: |
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There is a very small risk of the tube being accidentally placed into the airway instead of the esophagus. Other small risks include the following:
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Gastric suction |
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