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*withdrawal of oral food for 24-48hrs
 
*withdrawal of oral food for 24-48hrs
*Inspection of the oesophageal mucosa to assess for any damage.
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*inspection of the oesophageal mucosa to assess for any damage.
*Thoracic radiographs to look for pneumothorax caused by oesophageal perforation.
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*thoracic radiographs to look for pneumothorax caused by oesophageal perforation.
*Antibiotic therapy.
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*antibiotic therapy.
*Administration of an H<sub>2</sub> receptor antagonist or proton pump inhibitor.
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*administration of an H<sub>2</sub> receptor antagonist or proton pump inhibitor.
*Prokinetic agents.
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*prokinetic agents.
*Gastrotomy feeding tube.
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*gastrotomy feeding tube.
    
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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