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Foreign Body Ingestion - A Case of a Tablespoon in the Oesophagus of a 48-Year-old Man

Emmanuel O. Egbunu, Chukwuka Elendu, Arinze F. Chukwuonye, Oghenemaro Okine, Denis Okine, Opeyemi P. Amosu, Oluwatobi O. Ogunlade

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · pp. 1–6 · Published 15 Mar 2023

10.9734/ijmpcr/2023/v16i2327

Abstract

Foreign body in the esophagus is a common emergency presentation. A thorough history and systematic examination are followed by relevant investigations in the treatment of a patient with a foreign body in the esophagus.  However, there is considerable disagreement about which treatment option is best for such patients. This review aims to develop a comprehensive approach towards patients presenting with foreign body ingestion by creating clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines, which are based on a review of the literature, cover not only the initial assessment of the patient but also the various management options and their benefits, limitations, and suitability for use in different situations.

Foreign bodies esophagus review literature endoscopy observation

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