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An improved method for oesophageal intubation

S R Bramhall1, P S Veitch, D Gourevitch

  • 1Department of Surgery, Leicester General Hospital.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|May 1, 1993
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This study presents a new method for inserting Atkinson tubes without X-ray screening. The technique is as safe as the original method, offering a valuable alternative for esophageal intubation.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Esophageal cancer treatment often requires palliative intubation.
  • Traditional Atkinson tube insertion relies on X-ray screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel method for Atkinson tube insertion using flexible endoscopy.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of this X-ray-free technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 50 patients undergoing Atkinson tube insertion via flexible endoscopy.
  • Analysis of complication rates, intubation success, and mortality.

Main Results:

  • 80% of lesions were squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma, predominantly in the lower esophagus.
  • 94% of patients required a single intubation attempt.

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  • Tube displacement occurred in 13% of patients; esophageal leak in 20.8% (6% mortality).
  • Operative mortality was 12%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic Atkinson tube insertion is a viable, safe alternative to X-ray-guided methods.
    • This technique reduces radiation exposure for patients and staff.
    • Complication rates are comparable to existing methods, with manageable outcomes.