This chapter describes the endoscopic procedures for removal of esophageal foreign bodies. Included is an introduction that outlines the indications, risks, alternatives, key steps, equipment needed, and variations in technique for the procedure, namely the use of rigid versus flexible endoscopes and ...
as well as the cicatricial narrowing of the esophageal lumen. Esophagoscopy is also used in taking a biopsy, performing bougienage, and locating and removing a foreign body. The once widely used rigid steel esophagoscopes were replaced in the 1970’s by flexible and less traumatic fiberscopes...
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9 RegisterLog in Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook esophagoscopy Dictionary Thesaurus Encyclopedia [ĕ-sof″ah-gos´kah-pe] direct visual examination of the esophagus with an esophagoscope. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allie...
Foreign-Body Removal Effective management of esophageal foreign bodies requires familiarity and skill in the use of several different extraction techniques. Many esophageal foreign bodies that are not sharp and not embedded in the mucosa as a result of long-term residence can be removed with a contr...
It is important to understand this change because RE has utility in other settings, such as esophageal dilation and foreign-body removal, and fewer REs may alter resident training. In the present study, we sought to ascertain the real value of RE by assessing a large number of RE procedures...
Conclusions: It is possible to reach consensus about the important steps involved in rigid esophagoscopy with foreign body removal using a modified Delphi consensus technique. These items can now be considered when evaluating trainees during this procedure. This tool may allow trainees to focus on ...
foreign bodymicroesophagoscopysuspensionchildpediatricremovalgrillbrushwireView Video S1 Laryngoscope, 2020doi:10.1002/lary.29240Evan J. PropstDepartment of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children University of Toronto Toronto CanadaBlake C. Papsin...
Background Esophageal foreign body (EFB) is a common presentation in pediatric hospitals. Rigid and flexible esophagoscopy are both primary modalities used for EFB removal. By systematically reviewing the literature, we sought to assess success and complication rates of both rigid and flexible esophag...