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*withdrawal of oral food for 24-48hrs

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*~~Inspection~~ of the oesophageal mucosa to assess for any damage.

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*inspection of the oesophageal mucosa to assess for any damage.

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*~~Thoracic~~ radiographs to look for pneumothorax caused by oesophageal perforation.

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*thoracic radiographs to look for pneumothorax caused by oesophageal perforation.

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*~~Antibiotic~~ therapy.

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*antibiotic therapy.

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*~~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.

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*~~Prokinetic~~ agents.

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*prokinetic agents.

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*~~Gastrotomy~~ feeding tube.

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*gastrotomy feeding tube.

==Prognosis==

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