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One of the most common locations for a foreign body is the alimentary tract. It is possible for foreign bodies to enter the tract either from the mouth, [1] or from the rectum. [2] The objects most commonly swallowed by children are coins. [3] Meat impaction, resulting in esophageal food bolus obstruction is more common in adults. [4]
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]
Foreign body aspiration occurs when a foreign body enters the airway which can cause difficulty breathing or choking. [1] Objects may reach the respiratory tract and the digestive tract from the mouth and nose, but when an object enters the respiratory tract it is termed aspiration.
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Objects commonly include food, coins, toys and balloons. [9] Age and developmental delays are therefore also considered risk factors for aspiration. The lumen of the right main bronchus is more vertical and slightly wider than that of the left, so aspirated objects are more likely to end up in this bronchus or one of its subsequent bifurcations ...
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A foreign body (FB) is any object originating outside the body of an organism. In machinery, it can mean any unwanted intruding object. Most references to foreign bodies involve propulsion through natural orifices into hollow organs. Foreign bodies can be inert or irritating. If they irritate they will cause inflammation and scarring.
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