[Management of foreign bodies ingestion]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Medical Devices
• Emergency Medicine

Background:

• Foreign body ingestion is a frequent occurrence with potential for serious complications.
• Most ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract spontaneously.
• A small percentage necessitates medical intervention, including endoscopy or surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the clinical presentation of foreign body ingestion.
• To detail potential complications associated with ingested foreign bodies.
• To provide guidance on the timing and techniques for endoscopic foreign body retrieval.

Main Methods:

• Review of clinical cases and data on foreign body ingestion.
• Analysis of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) recommendations.
• Description of endoscopic procedures for foreign body removal.

Main Results:

• Foreign body ingestion is common, with most cases resolving without complications.
• Endoscopic removal is required in 10-20% of ingested foreign body cases.
• Surgical intervention is necessary in less than 1% of cases.

Conclusions:

• Foreign body ingestion management requires careful clinical assessment.
• Endoscopic retrieval is the primary intervention for complicated cases.
• Adherence to established guidelines ensures optimal patient outcomes.