Bonanno catheter

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Bonanno Catheter

The Bonanno Catheter (pronunciation: boh-nah-noh kath-i-ter) is a medical device used in emergency medicine and surgery for the purpose of gastric decompression and esophageal varices treatment.

Etymology

The Bonanno Catheter is named after its inventor, Dr. Joseph Bonanno, an Italian surgeon who developed the device in the mid-20th century.

Description

The Bonanno Catheter is a flexible, hollow tube made of silicone or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is designed to be inserted through the patient's nose or mouth, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. The catheter has multiple side holes along its length to allow for the evacuation of air and fluids from the stomach.

Usage

The primary use of the Bonanno Catheter is in the treatment of esophageal varices, which are enlarged veins in the esophagus that can rupture and cause severe bleeding. The catheter is also used for gastric decompression, a procedure that relieves pressure in the stomach caused by air or fluid buildup.

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