Endoscopy 1988; 20(6): 332-333
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1013025
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Guide-wire Perforation during Bougienage and Tube Positioning. Report on Three Cases and Technical Improvement

H. Kowalewski, W. Roesch
  • Department of Medicine, Northwest-Hospital, Frankfurt/Main
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

Report on three perforations during bougienage or tube insertion due to sharp bending of the guide wire. A new, fully flexible guide wire is described, which might obviate this unnecessary complication.