Enteroscopy: Can it be used for Removal of Sharp Foreign Body in Small Intestine
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Accidentally ingested sharp objects can cause severe complications and should be removed promptly. We describe the case of a 16 year old girl who accidentally a swallowed sharp-pointed hairpin that had reached in her jejunum. Push enteroscopy was done which revealed impacted hair pin with a plastic leaf at one of its end. Hairpin was removed after surgical exploration. Keywords: Push Enteroscopy, Double balloon endoscopy, Endoscopic retrieval of sharp objects.
Authors and Affiliations
Minakshi Gadahire, Ashwini Paranjape, Bankat Phad, Mohan Joshi
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