FIBERENDOSCOPIC EXTRACTION OF FOREIGN BODIES IN THE STOMACH—CASE REPORT AND THE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE—

Abstract

In the past, removal of foreign bodies from the esophagus was done with relative ease, while most foreign bodies in the stomach not passing spontaneously required surgical remoal. Recently, removal of such foreign bodies has been facilitated with the use of the f iberendoscope. In two patients, foreign bodies were successfully removed from the stomach utilizing an Olympus f ibre-endoscope, particulary now that grasping forceps and trapping snares are available. Removed foreign bodies were a lipstick and a room key lodged in the stomach. In both cases of intragastric foreign bodies, the procedure was well tolerated, laparotomy avoided and the patients were discharged from hospital.