J Korean Radiol Soc.  1987 Feb;23(1):60-63. 10.3348/jkrs.1987.23.1.60.

Esophageal foreign body extraction by biliary stone basket: a case report

Abstract

A esophageal foreign body was extracted by biliary stone basket from a patient suffered from multiple esophageal stricture due to previous lye ingestion. This method can be safely performed without general anesthesia. Although flat objects are not indicated for extraction by this method, it could be valuable treatment method for removal of spherical or three dimensional objects in the esophagus, especially for the patients with esophageal stricture.


MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General
Eating
Esophageal Stenosis
Esophagus
Foreign Bodies*
Humans
Lye
Methods
Lye
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