scholarly journals Gastric perforation secondary to ingestion of a plastic bag

2016 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. e29-e30 ◽  
Author(s):  
YM Goh ◽  
IM Shapey ◽  
K Riyad
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Gastric Perforation ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Pathophysiological Process ◽  
Common Presentation ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
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Foreign body ingestion is a common presentation in clinical practice, seen predominantly in children. Most foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without any additional morbidity. We present a case of gastric perforation secondary to the ingestion of a small plastic bag. We discuss the likely pathophysiological process underlying perforation secondary to plastic bag ingestion, which is most commonly associated with the concealment of narcotics.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies in the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikhael Bekkerman ◽  
Amit H. Sachdev ◽  
Javier Andrade ◽  
Yitzhak Twersky ◽  
Shahzad Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Endoscopic Management ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Diagnostic Endoscopy ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
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Foreign body ingestion is a common diagnosis that presents in emergency departments throughout the world. Distinct foreign bodies predispose to particular locations of impaction in the gastrointestinal tract, commonly meat boluses in the esophagus above a preexisting esophageal stricture or ring in adults and coins in children. Several other groups are at high risk of foreign body impaction, mentally handicapped individuals or those with psychiatric illness, abusers of drugs or alcohol, and the geriatric population. Patients with foreign body ingestion typically present with odynophagia, dysphagia, sensation of having an object stuck, chest pain, and nausea/vomiting. The majority of foreign bodies pass through the digestive system spontaneously without causing any harm, symptoms, or necessitating any further intervention. A well-documented clinical history and thorough physical exam is critical in making the diagnosis, if additional modalities are needed, a CT scan and diagnostic endoscopy are generally the preferred modalities. Various tools can be used to remove foreign bodies, and endoscopic treatment is safe and effective if performed by a skilled endoscopist.

scholarly journals Hoarseness of Voice: Presentation of Neglected Denture Esophagus

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar ◽  
Devendra Bahadur Singh
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Esophageal Foreign Bodies

ABSTRACT Aspiration or ingestion of a foreign body is well-known in the pediatric as well as in the adult population. The majority of esophageal foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without causing complications. However, large sharp foreign bodies like dentures and meat bones can get deeply embedded in the wall leading to life-threatening complications. We report a case of a neglected denture in a 55-year-old patient who presented with an unusual complaint as hoarseness of voice and was removed with the help of rigid esophagoscope. How to cite this article Kumar S, Singh DB. Hoarseness of Voice: Presentation of Neglected Denture Esophagus. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2013;3(1):30-32.

scholarly journals Unusual Presentation of Gastric Perforation by Foreign Body: A Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. R. Rao ◽  
R. Sarkar ◽  
Richard Turner ◽  
K. R. Wedgwood
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Gastric Perforation ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Ingested Foreign Body ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract by ingested foreign body is rare. The majority of patients do not recall ingestion of the foreign body, and dietary foreign bodies are most commonly involved. We present an interesting case where the offending foreign body gave rise to a diagnostic dilemma masquerading as a pancreatic mass. A high index of suspicion is indicated especially when dealing with atypical presentation and nonspecific symptoms as highlighted in this case.

scholarly journals A FOREIGN BODY IN A CHILD FROM A PARTIALLY DISABLED PART OF THE COLON WITH COLON-COLON SIDE-TO-SIDE ANASTOMOSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-56
Author(s):  
N. A. Okunev ◽  
A. B. Kemaev ◽  
Aleksandra I. Okuneva ◽  
M. A. Budanova
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Colon Anastomosis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Individual Approach ◽  
Colonic Stenosis ◽  
Younger Age

Foreign bodies of the gastrointestinal tract in children of younger age group are the quite frequent pathology. In most cases, they pass unhindered through the gastrointestinal tract. However, serious complications requiring the urgent surgical treatment may occur. In our clinical practice, there was a case of the presence of a foreign body (coins) for 2 weeks in the disconnected part of the colon-colon anastomosis in an earlier operated child for ulcerative necrotic enterocolitis complicated by colonic stenosis that could not be detected during fibrocolonoscopy. Thanks to an individual approach to the patient, it became possible to remove a foreign body without opening the gut.

scholarly journals Tracheo-oesophageal fistula in a case of button battery ingestion: CT virtual bronchoscopy imaging

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. e229418
Author(s):  
Sanika Sanjeev Agarwal ◽  
Devdas Sudhakar Shetty ◽  
Manisha Vishnu Joshi ◽  
Siddhant Uttam Manwar
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Virtual Bronchoscopy ◽  
Severe Injuries ◽  
Button Battery ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
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Button Batteries

Foreign body ingestion in paediatric population is a very common problem. Usually the foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without any complications; however, certain foreign bodies like button batteries might cause severe injuries like tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF), oesophago-aortic fistula, perforation and mediastinitis, vocal cord paralysis and stenosis after suspected perforation. In our case, an infant developed a TOF following ingestion of button battery which was diagnosed with the help of CT virtual bronchoscopy. It also contributed to the decision making regarding suitable operative techniques. Thus, CT virtual bronchoscopy can help in the diagnosis and detection of any complications due to foreign body ingestion with the added advantage of being non-invasive.

scholarly journals A RARE CASE OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION CAUSED BY A FOREIGN BODY (HYDROGEL BALL) IN AN 11 MONTHS OLD CHILD

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-49
Author(s):  
A. N. Smirnov ◽  
M. A. Pronichev ◽  
Nadezhda B. Kireeva ◽  
N. M. Ganyushkin
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Acute Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
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In children, foreign bodies of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are common, 80-90% of them pass through the GIT without any problem. However, in some cases the clinical picture of peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, bleeding develops, which requires surgical treatment. Described in the article the clinical observation of acute intestinal obstruction in an 11-month-old child, after he has swallowed a hydrogel ball, will be useful for practicing pediatric surgeons.

scholarly journals Endoscopic management of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2226
Author(s):  
Sandip Kumar S. Chaudhari ◽  
Sonalben M. Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Flexible Endoscopy ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Endoscopic Management ◽  
Food Bolus Impaction ◽  
Bolus Impaction ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Background: Foreign body ingestion and food bolus impaction is a common clinical scenario and can present as an endoscopic emergency. Though majority of them pass spontaneously 10-20% require endoscopic intervention. Flexible endoscopy is recommended as therapeutic measure with minimal complications. The aim of our study is to present 5 years’ experience in dealing with foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract.Methods: Cases of foreign body ingestion admitted to department of general surgery from March 2015 to March 2020 were evaluated. The patients were reviewed with details on age, sex, type of FB, its location in gastrointestinal tract, treatment and outcome.Results: A total of 55 cases were studied. Age range was 1-85 years. Males were predominant 61.81%. Coins were found most commonly 63.6%. Esophagus was the commonest site of FB lodgement 70.9%. Upper esophagus being the most common 36.36%. Upper gastrointestinal flexible endoscopy was useful in retrieving FB in all the 55 cases. There were no complications throughout the study period.Conclusions: Flexible endoscopy should be used as definitive treatment and endoscopic treatment is safe and effective. 

scholarly journals Problem of Foreign Body in GI Tract

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 2147-2149
Author(s):  
Yahya Daneshbod ◽  
Abdolrasoul Talei ◽  
Shahrzad Negahban ◽  
Hossein Soleimanpour ◽  
Azita Aledavoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Gi Tract ◽  
Major Operation ◽  
Ingested Foreign Body ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Gastrointestinal Neoplasm

Most foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract uneventful. We report of a case of inadvertently ingested foreign body, which by endoscopy simulated a polyp and on biopsy reported as cancer, so the patient underwent an unnecessary major operation. This report emphasizes the importance of resemblance of foreign bodies with gastrointestinal neoplasm, and endoscopists, surgeons and pathologists should consider this entity in their daily practice.

Ingested Foreign Bodies: Do We Need a Specific Approach When Treating Inmates?

2014 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ribas ◽  
David Ruiz-Luna ◽  
Marina Garrido ◽  
Josep Bargalló ◽  
Francesc Campillo
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Foreign Body Ingestion ◽  
Endoscopic Removal ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Final Treatment

The management of foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract is not standardized. Foreign body ingestions in prisoners are always intentional and inmates can be manipulative, which makes medical decision even more difficult. Our objective is to propose a decisional algorithm for management of foreign body ingestion in prisoners. We reviewed the records of 198 admissions for foreign body ingestion for a 10-year period. Type and number of ingested foreign bodies, radiographic findings, outcome as well as the management method including conservative, endoscopic removal, or surgical treatment were analyzed. Most cases were managed conservatively (87.6%). Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract was performed in 37 cases with a success rate of 46 per cent. In 9.3 per cent of cases, the final treatment was endoscopic. Only five patients required surgical treatment, being emergent just in one case. We advocate conservative treatment for asymptomatic patients with foreign body ingestion. Endoscopic removal is proposed for pointed objects or objects bigger than 2.5 cm located in the stomach. Objects longer than 6 to 8 cm located in the stomach should be removed by endoscopy or laparoscopy. Patients with objects in the small bowel or colon should be treated conservatively unless there are complications or they fail to progress.

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