Fluoroscopically controlled removal of a blunt esophageal foreign body using a Foley catheter in children

Amram Hadary, Paul Mogle, Oded Zamir, Ithamar Aviad, Shemuel Nissan

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Abstract

The removal of foreign bodies from the esophagus with a Foley catheter is a simple, safe, and highly successful procedure. This technique should be used initially when managing a blunt foreign body in the esophagus; it reduces the risk, time, and expense involved in endoscopic removal.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)247-248
Number of pages2
JournalPediatric Surgery International
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1987
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Esophagus
  • Foley catheter
  • Foreign body

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