Wangensteen tube
n.
A modified siphon that maintains constant negative pressure; used in the treatment of gastric and intestinal distention.
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A modified siphon that maintains constant negative pressure; used in the treatment of gastric and intestinal distention.
A small nasogastric tube connected with a special suction apparatus to maintain gastric and duodenal decompression.
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