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Esophageal foreign bodies

A Al-Qudah1, S Daradkeh, M Abu-Khalaf

  • 1Department of Surgery, Jordan University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Amman.

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
|July 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) are common, especially in children. Endoscopic removal is highly effective, with airway preservation being paramount in managing these cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) represent a significant clinical challenge, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • Delayed diagnosis and management can lead to severe complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic and management strategies for esophageal foreign bodies.
  • To analyze patient demographics, common foreign body types, impaction sites, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 180 patients diagnosed with esophageal foreign bodies between 1975 and 1997.
  • Utilized plain films for diagnosis and rigid esophagoscopy under general anesthesia for removal.
  • CT scans considered for persistent negative findings.

Main Results:

  • Coins constituted 55% of foreign bodies; children most commonly impacted at the cricopharyngeus, adults at the lower esophageal sphincter.
  • Vomiting and regurgitation were the most frequent symptoms.
  • Endoscopic extraction was successful in 169 patients; no deaths occurred, with minor complications in 5.5%.

Conclusions:

  • Direct endoscopic examination is crucial for suspected foreign body ingestion.
  • Radiographic evaluation, including CT, is recommended if initial endoscopy is negative.
  • Prioritizing airway protection is the most critical aspect of esophageal foreign body management.

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