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