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Does the greater flexibility of silicone rubber catheters make oesophageal intubation more difficult than with PVC catheters?

April 26, 2017catheters difficult flexibility greater intubation oesophageal PVC rubber silicone

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Does the greater flexibility of silicone rubber catheters make oesophageal intubation more difficult than with PVC catheters?

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No, provided the correct type of catheter is used and the technique of intubation adapted slightly. This is shown by a now vast experience from clinical and research laboratories around the world, including achalasia patients(1,2).