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t-tube

Known as: t tube, t tubes, t-tubes 
A hollow tube in the shape of a T that is inserted into a body cavity through the skin to promote drainage.
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Weaning from mechanical ventilation with pressure support in patients failing a T-tube trial of spontaneous breathing
ObjectiveEvidence that PS may facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV), although not confirmed by randomized trials… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Percutaneous management of bile duct stones.
Review
2000
Review
2000
Biliary leakage following T-tube removal.
This study evaluates the incidence of biliary leakage following T-tube removal from the common bile duct (CBD) in 97 patients who… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Primary duct closure versus T-tube drainage following exploration of the common bile duct.
T-tube drainage of the common bile duct (CBD) following duct exploration has become standard surgical practice. This randomized… 
1990
1990
Tracheal reconstruction by esophageal interposition: an experimental study.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Cholesterol nucleation‐influencing activity in t‐tube bile
Nucleation‐influencing activity was determined in T‐tube bile samples derived from patients with obstructive jaundice. Since… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Methyl tert-butyl ether fails to dissolve retained radiolucent common bile duct stones.
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Factors affecting delivery of bile to the duodenum in man
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Complications of nonoperative extraction of retained common duct stones.
Review
1973
Review
1973
Retained common duct stones.
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