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Successful endoscopic removal of sewing needle and flat metal: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Emergency gastroenterology evaluations related to complaints of foreign body ingestion are relatively common. Most ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) to be excreted in the feces. But sharp foreign bodies may be difficult to pass naturally without intervention and can cause devastating, risky complications without urgent management. Complications include impaction, fistula formation, perforation, mediastinitis, and sepsis. Here we present a difficult case of esophageal and duodenal foreign bodies effectively removed endoscopically supported with a multi-disciplinary approach.

Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s12245-025-00910-7

Authors: Yohannes Birhanu, Wudassie Melak, Zelalem Mulu, Habtewold Shibiru, Sisay Admassu

Institutions: Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Debre Markos University, University of Gondar

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090