First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 28-29) | 2023-7-29-2023 FYF Presentation 11

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Video Summary

This video is a recording of a lecture on the management of foreign bodies and food impactions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The speaker discusses the different types of obstructions and impactions that can occur, including those caused by ingestion of foreign objects and food. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding the timing and location of the obstruction, as well as the potential risks and complications associated with each case. The speaker also highlights the various tools and techniques that can be used to remove foreign bodies, such as graspers, snares, retrieval nets, and overtubes. The lecture covers specific considerations for different types of foreign bodies, such as sharp and pointed objects, button batteries, and magnets. The speaker also mentions the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), as well as the potential complications that can arise from foreign body ingestion, such as perforation and infection. The video concludes by summarizing the key points and offering recommendations for a safe and effective approach to managing foreign bodies in the GI tract. No credits were provided for this video.

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Harshit Khara

Keywords

foreign bodies

food impactions

gastrointestinal tract

obstructions

ingestion

risks

complications