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  • 1Department of Surgery, The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS 67214-3882, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 25, 2003
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A chronically embedded esophageal foreign body, a penny, was successfully removed using a laparoscopic cautery hook. This method proved effective when standard forceps failed, offering a novel solution for difficult esophageal impactions.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is common, with esophageal impaction posing significant risks.
  • Chronic esophageal foreign bodies can lead to complications like perforation and stricture.
  • Conventional endoscopic retrieval methods are not always successful.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a penny chronically embedded in the esophageal wall.
  • Standard foreign body forceps were unable to dislodge or grasp the embedded coin.
  • The foreign body was lodged deeply within the esophageal tissue.

Findings:

  • A laparoscopic cautery hook was utilized for foreign body removal.
  • The cautery hook successfully facilitated the extraction of the embedded penny.

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  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic approach enabled effective removal.

    • Implications:

    • Laparoscopic cautery hook offers a viable alternative for managing refractory esophageal foreign bodies.
    • This technique may reduce the need for more invasive surgical procedures.
    • Highlights the importance of tailored approaches for complex foreign body retrieval in the esophagus.