ASGE ENDO Hangout for GI Fellows - Foreign Body Impactions

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Video Summary

The video featured different cases of foreign body impactions in the gastrointestinal tract. The presenters discussed the importance of careful examination and history to determine the best approach for removal. They highlighted various tools and techniques, such as retrieval nets, grasping forceps, snares, and Ratnet, that can be used depending on the type and location of the foreign body. The case examples included foreign bodies in the esophagus, stomach, and bile duct. The presenters emphasized the need for airway protection and the importance of communicating with the medical team to ensure patient safety. They also discussed the use of imaging techniques such as X-rays and CT scans to help guide the removal process. In summary, the video provided valuable insights into the management of foreign body impactions in the gastrointestinal tract, focusing on the safe and effective removal of the foreign bodies.

Keywords

foreign body impactions

gastrointestinal tract

careful examination

removal approach

retrieval nets

grasping forceps

snares

Ratnet

esophagus

stomach

bile duct