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[Foreign bodies in the digestive tract].

A Corral Medina1

  • 1Sección de Endoscopia en el Servicio de Urgencias del Hospital General de México, D.F.

Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This 10-year study reviewed 457 gastrointestinal foreign body cases. Endoscopic management was successful in nearly half of patients, demonstrating a safe and effective treatment approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • The Urgency Department at Hospital General de Mexico, S.S. has managed foreign body ingestions for a decade.
  • Foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are a common clinical challenge requiring prompt diagnosis and management.

Purpose:

  • To present the experience and outcomes of managing foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract over a 10-year period.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic procedures for foreign body removal.

Summary:

  • A total of 5580 endoscopic studies were performed, with 457 (8.1%) specifically for suspected foreign bodies in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract.
  • Endoscopic confirmation and management were achieved in 218 patients (47.7%), while 239 (52.3%) were excluded from endoscopic intervention.
  • Both flexible and rigid endoscopes were utilized, resulting in a low complication rate and a high success rate for foreign body removal.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant role of endoscopy in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
  • Provides valuable data on success rates and complications, informing clinical practice and patient care.
  • Contributes to the understanding of foreign body management strategies in emergency settings.

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