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Wangensteen tube

(wăng'gən-stēn')
n.

A modified siphon that maintains constant negative pressure; used in the treatment of gastric and intestinal distention.

 
 
Veterinary Dictionary: Wangensteen tube

A small nasogastric tube connected with a special suction apparatus to maintain gastric and duodenal decompression.

 
 

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Medical Dictionary. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company Read more
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