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Gastric suction is perform to empty the contents of the stomach before it passes through the rest of the digestive tract.
Gastric suction



Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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