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Endoscopic foreign body removal
Endoscopic foreign body removal is safe, minimally invasive procedure used to remove swallowed objects or impacted food from the esophagus (food pipe) , stomach or intestine without the need of surgery.
Symptoms of foreign body removal
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Difficulty in swallowing
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Pain while swallowing
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Food getting stuck in throat
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Chest pain
FAQ
Procedure is performed under sedation
A flexible upper gi endoscope is passed through mouth
Foreign body is passed into stomach and foreign body is identified and removed using foreign body removing devices
Short procedure
Fast recovery
Avoiding major surgery
Reduce the risk of complication
No , it is done under anaesthesia
If foreign body not removed it causes ulcer, perforation, bleeding, infection.
Yes it can be done safely in children
At gastroheal foreign body removal is done under anaesthesia and with the use of advanced techniques.