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[Esopheal foreign body impaction].

Alicia Ruiz de la Hermosa García-Pardo1, Dolores Pérez Díaz, Pedro José Machado Liendo

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía General, Sección de Urgencias, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España. aliciaruiz9@hotmail.com

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Foreign body ingestion in the esophagus is common, especially in vulnerable populations. This case highlights when surgical intervention becomes necessary after endoscopic removal attempts fail, indicating potential complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Endoscopy
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Esophageal foreign body ingestion is a common emergency, frequently seen in patients with psychiatric disorders, prisoners, and at extreme ages.
  • Upper endoscopy is the primary treatment for symptomatic patients, with surgery reserved for complications or failed endoscopic extraction.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old male voluntarily ingested an unusual foreign body.
  • Endoscopic removal was attempted but resulted in impaction of the foreign body.

Findings:

  • Surgical treatment was ultimately required due to the impacted foreign body.
  • Suspicion of esophageal perforation arose after failed endoscopic maneuvers.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for complications during endoscopic foreign body removal.
  • It highlights the critical role of surgical intervention when endoscopic procedures are unsuccessful or lead to adverse events.