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Removal of foreign body from posterior segment of eye ( 14.1 ) Diagnostic procedures on retina , choroid , vitreous , and posterior chamber ( 14.2 ) Destruction of lesion of retina and choroid
Endoscopic foreign body retrieval refers to the removal of ingested objects from the esophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopic techniques. It does not involve surgery, but rather encompasses a variety of techniques employed through the gastroscope for grasping foreign bodies, manipulating them, and removing them while protecting the esophagus and trachea. [1]
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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a surgical technique whereby "scarless" abdominal operations can be performed with an endoscope passed through a natural orifice (mouth, urethra, anus, vagina, etc.) then through an internal incision in the stomach, vagina, bladder or colon, thus avoiding any external incisions or scars.
Removal of foreign bodies. [3] [4] [5] Malignancy of sinus. [6] Fracture of maxilla and/or orbital floor. [7] Abnormal growth of mucous membrane of sinus . [8] Dental cyst. [3] For management of hematoma or hemorrhage in the maxillary sinus; To treat fractures involving floor of the orbit or anterior maxillary sinus wall (transantral repair)
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[9] Endoscopic foreign body retrieval is the first-line treatment for removal of a foreign body from the alimentary tract. [10] Glucagon has been used to treat esophageal foreign bodies, with the intent that it relaxes the smooth muscle of the lower esophageal spincter to allow the foreign body to pass into the stomach. [10]
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