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Emerg Med J 2005;22:122-123 doi:10.1136/emj.2004.022046
  • Best evidence topic reports

Proteolytic enzymes for oesophageal meat impaction

  1. Jason Lee, Specialist Registrar,
  2. Ross Anderson, Senior House Officer
  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK; kevin.mackway-jonesman.ac.uk

      Abstract

      A short cut review was carried out to establish whether proteolytic enzymes are effective at resolving oesophageal meat impaction. Altogether 98 papers were found using the reported search, of which three presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.

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