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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Longitudinal Incision for Endoscopic Submucosal Excavation of Gastric Subepithelial Lesions
Published on: April 28, 2026
[Gastric cleansing]
Alina Zimmermann Serret1, Judit Alcaraz Bravo, Montse Carballo Alvarez
1Enfermeras, Servicio de Urgencias Hospital General Vall d'Hebrorn, Barcelona. azimmser@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Numerous cases in emergency wards are due to the ingestion of potentially toxic substances. One of the most utilized procedures under these circumstances is gastric cleansing. This procedure is a technique habitually practiced by nursing personnel but is not without its risks. Therefore, the motive of this article is to make known the indications, contraindications, related complications of gastric cleansing and its integral patient care process in order to offer quality care methods which enable their being performed in an effective and efficient manner, under the maximum security conditions with the minimum inconveniences for the patient while at the same time describing the system most commonly used by our service.
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