A Review of an Endoscopic Extraction in 19 Cases of Gaastrointestinal Foreign Bodies.
- Author:
Suk Ho LEE
1
;
Kyu Taek LEE
;
In Koo KANG
;
In Kyung SUNG
;
Jong Kyun LEE
;
Joon Hyoek LEE
;
Poong Lyul RHEE
;
Jae Jun KIM
;
Kwang Cheol KOH
;
Seung Woon PAIK
;
Jong Chul RHEE
;
Kyoo Wan CHOI
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Gsatrointestinal ( G-I ) tract;
Foreign body;
Endoscopic extraction
- MeSH:
Deglutition;
Foreign Bodies*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1998;18(5):651-657
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal (G-I) tract are produced chiefly by accidental swallowing and rarely produce symptoms. But it is recommended to remove the foreign bodies if they produce symptoms or remain in the G-I tract for a long duration. The purpose of this study was to anlyze the results of therapeutic endoscopic foreign bodies extraction and appropriate removal methods for each foreign bodies. METHODS: A clinical review was performed in 19 cases involving a foreign body in the upper & lower G-I tract which underwent the endoscopic extraction of the foreign body at Samsung Medical Center from November 1995 to November 1997.
