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Combined forceps and catheter extraction of an oesophageal foreign body

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. Al-Shahi ,
M. O'Connell ,
P. Huchzermeyer  and
V. Moore-Gillon
R. Al-Shahi
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
M. O'Connell
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
P. Huchzermeyer
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
V. Moore-Gillon*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mrs V. Moore-Gillon, Department of Otolaryngology, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 OQT.
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Abstract

The extraction of impacted foreign bodies from the oesophagus is frequently performed using forceps under endoscopic guidance. We report the case of a 23-year-old prisoner who ingested a lump of cannabis resin which could not be removed from the upper oesophagus with forceps alone. We recommend the use of a Fogarty balloon catheter in conjunction with toothed forceps in such cases.

Keywords

Foreign bodyOesophagoscopy
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 6 , June 1997 , pp. 583 - 584
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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