Endoscopic Retrieval of Mis-Swallowed Table Spoon.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Endoscopic procedures

Background:

• Ingested foreign bodies requiring endoscopic intervention are common.
• Retrieval of long foreign bodies presents unique challenges due to limited published data.

Observation:

• A 30-year-old female patient presented after mis-swallowing a long table spoon.
• The foreign body was located in the second portion of the duodenum.

Findings:

• Successful retrieval of the long table spoon foreign body was achieved using a snare.
• Conventional endoscopy was employed for the retrieval procedure.

Implications:

• This case demonstrates the feasibility of endoscopic snare retrieval for long duodenal foreign bodies.
• Highlights the importance of endoscopic techniques in managing rare foreign body ingestions.