This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It addresses the removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract in …

The esophagus traverses three body compartments (neck, thorax, and abdomen) and is
surrounded at each level by vital organs. Injuries to the esophagus may be classified as …

Foreign body ingestion is a common diagnosis that presents in emergency departments
throughout the world. Distinct foreign bodies predispose to particular locations of impaction …

Abstract Objective: Esophageal Foreign Body (FB) impaction represents a major challenge
for healthcare providers. Aim of this systematic review was to analyse the current literature …

Background Patients with esophageal foreign bodies or food bolus impaction may present to
the emergency department with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe distress …

Background Foreign body (FB) ingestion in the upper digestive tract is a common
emergency that lacks sufficient attention in adult population. Improper management may …

Objective This study was performed to identify the differences in clinical characteristics,
operative methods, complications, and postoperative hospitalization stays for adults with …

Background and objective To assess clinical outcomes after foreign body ingestion and food
impaction; to identify predictors of foreign body presence at the time of endoscopy. Methods …

This single-center retrospective study aims to investigate the clinical features of esophageal
foreign bodies (EFBs) and determine the influence of EFB shapes on management and …

Objective Harmfulness of foreign body ingestion and food bolus impaction (FBIs) varies
according to geographical area, population, habits, and diet. Therefore, studies may not …