The challenge of esophagoscopy in infants with open safety pin in the esophagus: report of two cases

Am J Otolaryngol. 2000 Jul-Aug;21(4):255-8. doi: 10.1053/ajot.2000.8387.

Abstract

Among all foreign bodies impacted at the esophagus, the safety pin still seems to be a challenge for the specialist. This is a report of 2 cases presenting infants with open safety pin impacted in the esophagus. The strategy and intraoperative management of this rare finding is discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Esophagoscopy / methods*
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign Bodies / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Stomach / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome