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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 16, 2014; 6(10): 475-481
Published online Oct 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i10.475
Published online Oct 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i10.475
Table 1 Classifications of foreign bodies
| Blunt objects |
| Round objects: coin, button, toy |
| Battery |
| Sharp-pointed objects |
| Fine objects: needle, toothpick, bone, safety-pin |
| Sharp irregular objects: partial denture, razor blade |
| Long objects |
| Soft objects: string, cord |
| Hard objects: toothbrush, spoon, screwdriver, ballpoint pen |
| Food bolus impaction |
| Bezoar |
| Objects containing poisons |
| Button battery |
| Narcotic body packet |
Table 2 Indications for foreign body removal
| Emergent indications |
| Sharp-pointed objects |
| Needle, toothpick, bone, safety-pin, partial denture, razor blade, medication blister packs |
| Object inducing esophageal obstruction |
| Food bolus |
| Object including poisons |
| Button battery |
| Non Emergent Indications (blunt rounded objects) |
| Coin, button, small toy |
- Citation: Sugawa C, Ono H, Taleb M, Lucas CE. Endoscopic management of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract: A review. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 6(10): 475-481
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v6/i10/475.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v6.i10.475