The Endoscopy Corner: Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Upper Intestinal Tract with Fiberoptic Instruments

JEROME D. WAYE

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Abstract

Endoscopic removal of ingested foreign bodies should be attempted if the object is not spontaneously passed through the pylorus. This can be safely accomplished with the wire snare technic, or with special grasping forceps that are currently available.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)557-559
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume65
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1976

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