First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 26-27) | 2024-12-Foreign_Body Management

12-Foreign_Body Management_2024

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The ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course discusses the management of foreign bodies and food impactions in the GI tract. It highlights the risks associated with ingested foreign bodies, common objects found in different age groups, patient presentations, radiologic studies, anatomical landmarks, and indications for endoscopic removal. The document emphasizes the importance of recognizing urgent situations that require endoscopy, such as complete esophageal obstruction, sharp objects, and button batteries. It also touches on the complications associated with certain foreign bodies, like button batteries and multiple magnets. Additionally, the document provides guidance on handling esophageal food bolus impaction and the significance of considering Eosinophilic Esophagitis before removal. Overall, the key points include proper planning before endoscopy, familiarity with available equipment, airway protection, and the careful selection of sedation methods. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for fellows in understanding and managing foreign bodies and food impactions effectively.

Keywords

ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course

foreign bodies

food impactions

GI tract

ingested foreign bodies

endoscopic removal

urgent situations

esophageal obstruction

button batteries

Eosinophilic Esophagitis