Sengstaken–Blakemore tube is a temporary measure: ulceration and rupture of the esophagus and stomach are recognized complications. A related device with a larger gastric balloon capacity (about 500 ml), the Linton–Nachlas tube, is used for bleeding gastric varices. It does not have an esophageal balloon. It is named for Robert William Sengstaken Sr. (1923–1978), an American neurosurgeon, and Arthur Blakemore (1897–1970), an American vascular surgeon. They conceptualized and invented the tube in the early 1950s. Sengstaken–Blakemore tube A Sengstaken–Blakemore tube is a medical device inserted through the nose or mouth and used occasionally in the management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to
From the Lions Mouth of rock 'n' roll angst" and The Sound's greatest album, while "Trouser Press" cited it as the group's best work. Borland described the album as "the most polished and probably our most commercial album, with some of the greatest songs". From the Lions Mouth From the Lions Mouth ["sic"] is the second studio album by English post-punk band The Sound, released in November 1981 on record label Korova. Following the release of their previous album "Jeopardy", keyboardist Belinda "Bi" Marshall left the group and was replaced by Colvin "Max" Mayers. For their new album, The Sound worked with producer Hugh