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Gastric Lavage

Medical procedure involving the emptying of contents in the stomach through the use of a tube inserted through the nose or mouth. It is performed to remove poisons or relieve pressure due to intestinal blockages or during surgery.

Year introduced: 1966(1963)

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Tree Number(s): E05.927.441

MeSH Unique ID: D005751

Entry Terms:

  • Lavage, Gastric
  • Gastric Lavages
  • Lavages, Gastric
  • Irrigation, Gastric
  • Gastric Irrigation
  • Gastric Irrigations
  • Irrigations, Gastric

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