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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Esophageal foreign bodies are common, ranging from food to medical devices like button batteries.
  • Accidental ingestion often requires multidisciplinary treatment, with risk factors including dementia and malignancy.
  • Minimally invasive endoscopic removal is the primary treatment, but surgery is necessary for complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review surgical interventions for thoracic esophageal foreign bodies.
  • To discuss the evolution of surgical techniques, from open thoracotomy to thoracoscopy.
  • To present the authors' experience with surgical management of these cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of surgical treatments for esophageal foreign bodies.
  • Analysis of historical and current surgical approaches, including thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Inclusion of case experience from the authors' institution.

Main Results:

  • Thoracoscopic surgery has become the standard surgical approach for esophageal foreign bodies.
  • Minimally invasive techniques like X-ray fluoroscopy and endoscopy are preferred initially.
  • Surgery, particularly thoracoscopy, is indicated for persistent or complicated foreign body impactions.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracoscopic surgery represents an effective and standard treatment for thoracic esophageal foreign bodies.
  • Understanding risk factors and appropriate surgical indications is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Continued research and experience sharing are vital for refining management strategies.