FOREIGN BODIES IN OESOPHAGUS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY CENTRE

Abstract

INTRODUCTION- Foreign body ingestion is widespread, particularly in the paediatric age
range, but in adults, it is more likely in alcoholics, convicts, and individuals with psychiatric
illnesses or mental retardation. Thankfully, the majority of these enter the gastrointestinal system
without causing any harm. That being said, just 1% or fewer will require surgery, and 10–20%
will require nonoperative treatments.
AIM – To study, about different types of procedures for different type of foreign bodies removal
from oesophagus.
METHODOLOGY – Cases of foreign body in esophagus, a detailed history, investigation and
management of patients, complications, and length of hospitalization.