Management of foreign bodies of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-124868
ABSTRACT
The use of flexible endoscopes had made removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract easier and safer. We describe our experience of 49 cases of foreign bodies of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Majority (67%) of the patients were children and only 4 patients (8%) were above 45 years of age. The most common foreign bodies encountered were coins (25), fruit stones (4) and dentures (3). In 29 patients foreign bodies were lodged in the oesophagus and in 15 cases in the stomach. Forty one patients were considered for endoscopic removal of the foreign bodies and 40 could be managed successfully. There were no procedure related complications. We conclude that endoscopic removal of the foreign bodies of the upper gastrointestinal tract is a safe and effective technique.
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Assunto principal:
Estômago
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Humanos
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Adolescente
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Adulto
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Esôfago
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Corpos Estranhos
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Intestino Delgado
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1998
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Artigo
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