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Foley catheter removal of blunt oesophageal foreign bodies in children
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|June 1, 1989
Insights
Pediatric esophageal foreign bodies can be safely removed using a Foley catheter without anesthesia. This rapid, easy technique led to no complications and quick hospital discharge for all eight children treated.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Impacted blunt foreign bodies in the esophagus pose a significant challenge in pediatric care.
- Traditional removal methods may involve anesthesia and carry risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Foley catheter removal for esophageal foreign bodies in children.
- To present a minimally invasive, anesthesia-free treatment option.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of eight pediatric cases between 1985-1986.
- Utilized a Foley catheter for non-anesthetic removal of impacted blunt esophageal foreign bodies.
Main Results:
- Successful removal in all eight pediatric patients.
- No complications were reported during or after the procedure.
- Patients experienced short hospital stays, typically one to two days.
Conclusions:
- Foley catheter removal is a safe, rapid, and effective technique for pediatric esophageal foreign bodies.
- This method offers a valuable anesthesia-free alternative for foreign body extraction.
Abstract:
In a two year period between 1985 and 1986, eight children presented with impacted blunt foreign bodies in the oesophagus were successfully treated by removal using a Foley catheter without anaesthesia. There were no complications. All patients were discharged well after one or two days in hospital. The technique is safe, rapid and easy to perform.