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Esophageal foreign bodies: 177 cases.

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  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University Gastroenterology, Sivas Nümune Hospital, Sivas, Turkey.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Esophageal foreign bodies (FBs) are a significant clinical concern, particularly in children.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze patient data for esophageal foreign bodies.
  • To evaluate the types, locations, and removal methods of FBs.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of endoscopic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 177 patients treated for esophageal foreign bodies between January 1994 and April 2009.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, FB characteristics (type, location), and treatment interventions.
  • Analysis of endoscopic procedures, including esophagoscopy and direct laryngoscopy.

Main Results:

  • The median age of patients was 9 years, with 57% being male.
  • Metallic coins (53%) and bones/meat (35%) were the most frequent FBs, often located in the cervical esophagus (71%).
  • Rigid esophagoscopy was the primary intervention, with a low morbidity rate of 1.6% and no mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Esophageal foreign bodies present a diverse range of objects and patient demographics.
  • Rigid esophagoscopy is a reliable and safe method for the extraction of esophageal foreign bodies in both pediatric and adult populations.
  • Effective management strategies involve prompt endoscopic intervention, minimizing complications such as iatrogenic perforation.