CT Diagnosis of Foreign Body (Fishbone) in the Esophagus / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the application of CT plain scan in diagnosis of foreign body in the esophagus.Methods 10 cases with foreign body (fishbone) in the esophagus in this study underwent CT plain scan,and thin layer CT scan was added as needed.CT findings were analysed in comparison with that of operation and endoscopy.Results The foreign bodies(fishbone) in the esophagus were all showed by CT,the fishbones appeared as slight high density or high density shadows in different size and form.The complications included esophageal bleeding in 2 cases,submucous hematoma in 1,abscess in 3 and pyothorax in 1.Conclusion Plain CT scan and thin layer CT scan is of significant value in diagnosis of foreign body in the esophagus.