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        World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2010; 2(11): 372-374
Published online Nov 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i11.372
Published online Nov 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i11.372
		Figure 1 Plain abdominal X-ray revealing the presence of a metal key in the right lower quadrant.
		
			
		
	
		Figure 2 Endoscopic view of the object which is impacted in the appendiceal orifice.
		
			
		
	
		Figure 3 Schematic reconstruction depicting a regular biopsy forceps, inserted through the hole in the handle of the key.
		
			 Once the “jaws” opened, the forceps served as a “hook” for the extraction of the key.
		
	
- Citation: Pilichos C, Tasias G, Pyleris E, Anyfantis N, Pantelaros N, Barbatzas C. Endoscopic extraction of a metal key impacted within the appendix. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2(11): 372-374
 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v2/i11/372.htm
 - DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v2.i11.372
 
