A Safe Alternative to Endoscopic Removal of Blunt Esophageal Foreign Bodies

Unusual foreign bodies in upper aero digestive tract – Our experience at tertiary care centre

“…Currently rigid endoscopic procedures are performed in general anesthesia or sedation depending upon the availability and skill of the doctor, both methods are safe and effective in experienced hands. 1,5,13 It has been shown that most ingested FBs will pass spontaneously the gastrointestinal tract without the need for intervention (80-90%).…”

Role of magill forcep in retrieval of foreign body coin

“…They are to be removed as soon as possible, as impacted coins can lead to perforation, mediastinitis, tracheo-esophageal fi stula and death if retained for long time [3][4][5]. At present, endoscopy, bougienage, catheter removal and penny pincher are the available techniques for removing the impacted coins [6,7].…”

Role of Foley’s Catheter in Removing Foreign Body of Oesophagus

“…However, there are certain contraindications for the use of foley's catheter technique, which include foreign body ingestion more than 24 hours before intervention or at an unknown earlier time, prior oesophageal stricture or surgery, signs and symptoms of marked oesophageal obstruction, stridor or compromised respiration. 7 Besides foley's catheter, angiographic catheter has also been used by different authors. 8 Foley's catheter seems to be an alternative technique to remove spherical and proximal foreign bodies from the oesophagus.…”