When Does the Timing of an Urgent Endoscopy for Foreign Body Extraction Matter?

Authors

Yara Dababneh, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Patrick Brown, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Suraj Suresh, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Eva Alsheik, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Jason Schairer, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Dababneh Y, Brown P, Suresh S, Alsheik E, and Schairer J. When Does the Timing of an Urgent Endoscopy for Foreign Body Extraction Matter? Cureus 2022; 14(5):e25143.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2022

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Most cases of foreign body ingestion are managed by observation without the need for endoscopic intervention as these objects are expected to pass spontaneously. However, urgent endoscopy is indicated depending on the type and size of the ingested material to avoid the risk of perforation. We present a case of repeated foreign body ingestion in a patient with a developmental disability and illustrate the importance of patient selection for urgent endoscopy.

PubMed ID

35747028

Volume

14

Issue

5

First Page

25143

Last Page

25143