Surgical evacuation of the stomach in the treatment of massive intoxications by psychotropic drugs

Authors

  • Hernán Artucio
  • Rodolfo Panizza
  • Mendel Wolyivovics
  • Norma Mazza de Prato
  • Humberto Correa
  • Ricardo Caritat
  • Raúl Muchada
  • Tabaré González
  • Angelica Pulido
  • Luis A Cazabán
  • Pablo Matteucci
  • Gonzalo J Fernández

Keywords:

intoxications, surgical treatment

Abstract

A series of 10 patients with massive drug intoxication was solved by surgical dumping of stomach. Gastrostomy performed before 18 hours had shortened evolution and added no complications. Surgical technique consisted of transversal corporal gastrostomy, lavage and aspiration of contents, specially trose of fundus, and closure in two planes; Foley's
probe is left in gastrostomy.

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Published

1974-02-23

How to Cite

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Artucio H, Panizza R, Wolyivovics M, Mazza de Prato N, Correa H, Caritat R, Muchada R, González T, Pulido A, Cazabán LA, Matteucci P, Fernández GJ. Surgical evacuation of the stomach in the treatment of massive intoxications by psychotropic drugs. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 1974 Feb. 23 [cited 2024 May 11];44(3):220-1. Available from: https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/2603

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 3 (1974): Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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