Video Tip: Sharp Foreign Bodies - Management Tips

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Video Summary

This video discusses the management of sharp foreign bodies that are ingested. It highlights that while most foreign bodies pass on their own, around 10-20% require endoscopic removal. Sharp objects in the upper gastrointestinal tract pose challenges during removal, as they can cause damage to the wall or bleeding. The video emphasizes the importance of appropriate airway management, sedation type, and using protective retrieval devices like caps, overtubes, and retractable rubber hoods. A case study of a 28-year-old male who swallowed a dental floss stick is presented to demonstrate various techniques used during the endoscopic procedure. The video concludes with important take-home points and references for more information. This ASG video tip is sponsored by Braintree.

Keywords

management of sharp foreign bodies

ingested

endoscopic removal

upper gastrointestinal tract

protective retrieval devices