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Foreign bodies.

Milton T Smith1, Roy K H Wong

  • 1Gastroenterology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC 20307, USA. milton.smith@us.army.mil

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|June 9, 2007
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Most swallowed foreign bodies pass naturally, but sharp objects pose risks. Esophageal impactions need immediate care, while rectal foreign bodies often require transanal removal.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies encompass a range of ingested or inserted objects.
  • Risk factors include object type and anatomical location.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the spectrum of GI foreign bodies.
  • To outline associated risks and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
  • Analysis of object types, locations, and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • 80-90% of ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously.
  • Sharp or pointed objects carry a complication risk of up to 35%.
  • Esophageal foreign bodies necessitate urgent intervention.

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  • Rectal foreign bodies are typically managed transanally, sometimes requiring surgery.

    • Conclusions:

    • GI foreign body management is guided by object characteristics and location.
    • Timely intervention is crucial for esophageal impactions.
    • Transanal removal is the primary approach for rectal foreign bodies.