Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Bodies in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.
- Author:
Tae Hee LEE
1
;
Gi Se LEE
;
Eui Hyeog IM
;
Kyu Chan HUH
;
Chang Won LEE
;
Young Woo CHOI
;
Young Woo KANG
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Konyang University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. green740@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Foreign body;
Upper gastrointestinal tract;
Endoscopy
- MeSH:
Alligators and Crocodiles;
Animals;
Deglutition;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Endoscopy;
Esophageal Diseases;
Esophagus;
Female;
Foreign Bodies*;
Gastrectomy;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Male;
Meat;
Numismatics;
Retrospective Studies;
Stomach Neoplasms;
Surgical Instruments;
Tooth;
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2004;28(2):61-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract are produced chiefly by accidental swallowing, but rarely produce symptoms. Although most foreign bodies pass spontaneously, 10~20% of those need treatment. We evaluated the role of endoscopy for removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 80 cases of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract who had been treated using endoscopy at Konyang University Hospital from February 2000 to July 2003. RESULTS: The age ranged from 14 months to 75 years (mean 36.8 years-old). Patients over 60 years, under 10 years were 20 cases and 28 cases, respectively and male to female ratio was 1.1:1. Common foreign bodies are coin (20 cases), fishbone (12 cases), animal bone (11 cases) and meat stuff (9 cases). The most common location was the esophagus (68.8%). In most cases (88.8%), foreign bodies were removed using alligator tooth forceps. Fourteen patients had co-morbidities such as esophageal diseases, psychiatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stomach cancer, and subtotal gastrectomy. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopy is a useful tool for removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
