Removal of a Large Stone in the Upper Thoracic Esophagus.
Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes 2020;
4:105-108. [PMID:
32055776 PMCID:
PMC7010963 DOI:
10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2019.10.005]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Ingestion of a foreign body is a common occurrence. Flexible endoscopy is most commonly used for treatment, but certain large foreign bodies are more easily retrieved with rigid endoscopy. We present a technically challenging case of intentional ingestion of a large stone that required retrieval from the upper thoracic esophagus using rigid endoscopy. This case highlights the importance of alternative methods to manage large foreign bodies and of collaboration of medical subspecialties.
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