BACKGROUND: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common problem in children, which can lead to severe complications. Coins are the most common FB ingested. Since coin currency was recently implemented in Saudi Arabia, we decided to assess whether any changes
Abdulaziz Wafi +6 more
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Uncommon cases of foreign bodies in the esophagus--duplex coins [PDF]
Two cases of multiple foreign bodies, i. e., duplex coins in the esophagus are reported. These foreign bodies were removed by peroral esophagoscopy successfully.
Oguri, Yoshio, Tasaka, Seido
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Ablation of cervical inlet patch for the treatment of globus sensation: A case report
Key Clinical Message We present a case of a medically resistant cervical inlet patch causing persistent globus and symptoms of laryngo‐pharyngeal reflux, successfully treated with CO2 laser ablation.
Arnav Shah, Timothy Fan, Aaron Jaworek
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Cervical esophagotomy for removal of an ingested clam shell: a very uncommon foreign body ingestion [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To report the removal of an ingested clam shell that was firmly impacted in the esophagus. CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION: A 77-year-old man presented at our hospital with acute dysphagia after eating a seafood risotto.
Balducci, Genoveffa +4 more
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Association between hospital case volume and the use of bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy during head and neck cancer diagnostic evaluation [PDF]
Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/102212/1/cncr28379 ...
Aliu, Oluseyi +5 more
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Cricoid Ossification Mimicking an Esophageal Foreign Body: A Victim of Overdiagnosis
Laryngeal cartilages undergo ossification, usually after the third decade of life. Variations exist in the extent and age of onset of ossification. Radiologically, these ossified cartilages may mimic an aerodigestive tract foreign body.
Rohit Bhardwaj +4 more
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Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Injuries: A Western Trauma Association Critical Decisions Algorithm [PDF]
: This is a recommended management algorithm from the Western Trauma Association addressing the diagnostic evaluation and management of esophageal injuries in adult patients.
Albrecht, Roxie A. +10 more
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Review and Update
Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) was first described in the 1990s, showing an increasing incidence and prevalence since then, being the leading cause of food impaction and the major cause of dysphagia.
Elisa Gomez Torrijos +19 more
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Zenker’s diverticulum and squamous esophageal cancer: a case report [PDF]
Zenker’s diverticulum represents a rare esophageal lesion developed especially in the elderly population due to herniation of esophageal mucosa above the cricopharyngeus muscle.
Bălălău, Cristian +6 more
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Multiple esophageal foreign bodies in an infant: a rare case of serious parental neglect
A case of multiple esophageal foreign bodies, which were retrieved successfully by rigid esophagoscopy in a 1-year old child is being reported. There are few cases of multiple esophageal foreign bodies in children reported in the literature; this case ...
Arunabha Chakravarti +2 more
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