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 vent or escape from them, they confront them and ask questions and attempt to sort it all out." One single, "Sense of Purpose (What Are We Going to Do)", was released in promotion for the album, on 20 September 1981. "From the Lions Mouth" was released in November by record label Korova. The album was remastered and re-released in 2002 by Renascent, a record label formed specifically for the task of reissuing The Sound's records. This release included the 1982 single "Hothouse", despite frontman Adrian Borland's wishes that the album should have the same track order and listing as the