Study of foreign-body extraction from the upper third of the esophagus in children

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pediatric Surgery

Background:

• Throat-operating forceps are essential tools for tracheal intubation in anesthesia and emergencies.
• Their design, featuring flexible clamps and smooth, target-like ends, facilitates airway access and minimizes mucosal injury.
• Available in various sizes, they are adaptable for different age groups and procedures like difficult intubations.

Observation:

• A study involved 15 pediatric patients aged five to nine years undergoing foreign body removal.
• Anesthesia protocols were tailored to each child's age.
• Throat-operating forceps were employed for the removal of endoesophageal foreign bodies.

Findings:

• The distinct shape of throat-operating forceps enables successful removal of esophageal foreign bodies in children.
• The procedure was completed without any reported complications in the studied pediatric cohort.
• This technique proved to be a simple and feasible approach for pediatric foreign body extraction.

Implications:

• Throat-operating forceps offer a safe and effective method for pediatric endoesophageal foreign body removal.
• The findings support the use of these forceps as a valuable tool in pediatric airway management and foreign body retrieval.
• This technique highlights a minimally invasive option for managing esophageal foreign bodies in pediatric patients.