| Wangensteen drainage | Continuous drainage by suction through an indwelling gastric or duodenal tube. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Wangensteen suction | A modified siphon that maintains constant negative pressure, used with a duodenal tube for the relief of gastric and intestinal distention. Synonym: Wangensteen tube. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wangensteen tube | A modified siphon that maintains constant negative pressure, used with a duodenal tube for the relief of gastric and intestinal distention. Synonym: Wangensteen tube. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wangensteen, Owen | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1898-1981. See: Wangensteen drainage, Wangensteen suction, Wangensteen tube. (05 Mar 2000) |