Endoscopic removal of Impacted Intentionally ingested stone in Esophagus.

Authors

  • Ramila Shrestha Professor, Dept of Gastroenterology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Sabin Rajbhandari Senior resident, Department of Gastroenterology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Roshan Kafle Senior resident, Department of Gastroenterology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Milan Shrestha Senior resident, Department of Gastroenterology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Dinesh Shrestha Senior consultant, Star Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v53i3.75343

Keywords:

Impacted ingested stone, stone in esophagus, endoscopic removal

Abstract

Intentional foreign body ingestion is commonly seen in patients with psychiatric illness and prisoners.It accounts for approximately 4% of urgent endoscopic procedures. Such intentional ingestion of foreign bodies are rare in conscious and healthy people.The majority of foreignbodies ingestion are accidental.Esophageal injury depends upon location and types of foreign body.It can cause problems such as difficulty in swallowing,excessive drooling,coughing,chest discomfort,vomiting of blood and respiratory problems.In our case, we used flexible endoscope with Dormia basket to remove intentionally ingested and then impacted stone in mid esophagus of a psychiatric patient.

Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35: 211-213

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

Shrestha, R., Rajbhandari, S., Kafle, R., Shrestha, M., & Shrestha, D. (2024). Endoscopic removal of Impacted Intentionally ingested stone in Esophagus. Bangladesh Journal of Medicine, 35(3), 211–213. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v53i3.75343

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Case Reports