As a result of the use of these drugs, in some cases ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, bleeding, necrosis of the walls of the digestive tract, purulent complications, steroid-type diabetes, pancreatic necrosis, etc. Later, when studying the long-term results of hormone therapy, it turned out that it is ineffective in the treatment of severe burns of the esophagus. Scientists claim that the use of corticosteroids does not prevent the formation of esophageal constrictions. Nevertheless, some clinicians continue to consider a combination of corticosteroid therapy with antibiotics and early oesophageal augmentation or drainage to be the most effective treatment for acute burns of the esophagus. The technique of bougie is to insert, starting from the end of the second week after the burn, for a short time into the esophagus of increasing diameter chlorvinyl bougie or a rubber probe.


To avoid damage to the esophagus, a rubber probe is most often used. The augmentation procedure is performed every other day for 2-3 weeks, followed by its continuation on an outpatient basis. The duration of the probe's stay in the esophagus is 15-20 minutes. The average duration of inpatient treatment of patients with hormone therapy in combination with early oesophageal augmentation is 31.7 days. Early oesophageal augmentation in combination with hormone therapy proved ineffective in one case. The patient developed cicatricial narrowing of the esophagus, which required long-term treatment with late bougie. Based on these data, it can be argued that the use of glucocorticosteroids and antibiotics for burns of the esophagus, along with early treatment, does not always prevent the development of cicatricial narrowing of the esophagus. If we exclude from the number of treated patients with mild burns, the cure of which would have occurred without the use of hormone therapy and early bougie, then the effectiveness of these treatment methods for burns of the esophagus II—III degree will be 88%. The results of combined treatment — hormone therapy with early bougie — are slightly better. However, during the treatment of burns of the esophagus with early bougie, severe complications are possible — perforation of the esophagus, mediastinitis, pleurisy, etc. The possibility of such complications, negating all the advantages of the method, casts doubt on the expediency of its further application in practice. New players looking for a rewarding start will appreciate what 1xBet has to offer through its welcome program. To get started, open the registration form, fill in your personal details, and make sure to use promo code for 1xbet in the promo code field near the bottom of the form. This exclusive code activates a 100% sports bonus up to €130, but that's just the beginning. You'll also have access to a casino welcome package worth up to €1,950 plus 150 free spins on popular slots. The wagering requirements are clearly outlined: for sports, you need to place accumulator bets the bonus amount, within 30 days.

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