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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Gastric suction is the use of a tube placed through the esophagus into the stomach to remove stomach contents or to relieve pressure in the stomach.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Excessive gastric suction can result in hypochloremia and metabolic alkalosis.