Foreign body in the oesophagus: Difference between revisions
(Created page with "* Foreign body in oesophagus is most common in children * In children: Coins, nuts, toys, button batteries, magnets ** Button batteries are especially dangerous because they can short-circuit and perforate the oesophagus * In adults: Fish bones, dentures * Usually stuck in the hypopharynx or upper part of oesophagus * Clinical features ** Pain ** Feeling of pressure ** Dysphagia * Diagnosis ** X-ray ** Oesophagoscopy * Treatment ** Nothing (if asymptomatic, low-risk) ***...") |
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*** Endoscopic removal if not passed within 24 hours | *** Endoscopic removal if not passed within 24 hours | ||
** Urgent endoscopic removal (if high-risk) | ** Urgent endoscopic removal (if high-risk) | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:57, 26 November 2023
- Foreign body in oesophagus is most common in children
- In children: Coins, nuts, toys, button batteries, magnets
- Button batteries are especially dangerous because they can short-circuit and perforate the oesophagus
- In adults: Fish bones, dentures
- Usually stuck in the hypopharynx or upper part of oesophagus
- Clinical features
- Pain
- Feeling of pressure
- Dysphagia
- Diagnosis
- X-ray
- Oesophagoscopy
- Treatment
- Nothing (if asymptomatic, low-risk)
- Try eating moist, wet bread or buns (eases passing)
- Endoscopic removal if not passed within 24 hours
- Urgent endoscopic removal (if high-risk)
- Nothing (if asymptomatic, low-risk)