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Clinical Analysis and Proper Management of the Patients Visited ER Due to Ingested Foreign Body: Single Center Experience
Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery ; : 9-14, 2014.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-218970
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The conventional treatment for ingested foreign bodies (IFB) is removal, which is successful in most cases. However, it can be associated with severe complications, such as gastrointestinal tract perforation, and require emergency surgery. The aim of this study is to analyze clinical data relating to IFB and to develop a proper management plan to reduce the incidence of severe complications.

METHODS:

Between September 2001 and September 2009, 117 patients visited the emergency room complaining of IFB. Among these patients, 29 were diagnosed with bezoar and were excluded from the study. Medical data for the remaining 88 patients was reviewed retrospectively. For statistical analysis, the foreign bodies (FB) were classified into three subgroups according to their shape (round, sharp, and amorphous).

RESULTS:

The median age of patients with IFB was seven years, and the male-to-female ratio was 1.31. Many of these patients were preschool children under the age of seven who had accidentally sw allowed FB (56 cases, 63.6%). The most common symptom presented among the patients was FB sensation (18 cases, 21%). The results of subgroup analysis showed no significant relation between the shape of the FB and the treatm ent m odality. Spontaneous passage was observed in 21 cases (23.9%). Otherwise, endoscopic removal was performed successfully in 61.4% of cases, and 13 patients required emergency operations (14.8%).

CONCLUSION:

Early diagnosis and a prompt approach are significant in the successful treatment of IFB. Endoscopic or surgical procedures are sometimes required, particularly in cases where complications are suspected.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Sensation / Bezoars / Incidence / Retrospective Studies / Gastrointestinal Tract / Early Diagnosis / Emergencies / Emergency Service, Hospital / Endoscopy / Foreign Bodies Type of study: Diagnostic study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Child, preschool / Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Sensation / Bezoars / Incidence / Retrospective Studies / Gastrointestinal Tract / Early Diagnosis / Emergencies / Emergency Service, Hospital / Endoscopy / Foreign Bodies Type of study: Diagnostic study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Child, preschool / Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery Year: 2014 Type: Article