Authors : Dr. Sucharitha Arava; Dr. Rajesh Kumar; Dr. S. Sreelatha

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT1425

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Abstract : Objectives: To study the role of clinical examination as well as radiological investigations to rule out oesophageal foreign bodies as well as its plan of management.  Methodology: In total 10 patients with foreign body oesophagus came to Emergency department and ENT OPD in GGH, Anantapuram were prospectively analysed. The study period was from january 2023 to june 2023.A detailed clinical examination and radiological investigations done.  Results: There was male preponderance with children younger than 10 years compromising 50% of the patients. Upper oesophagus 80% was the favoured site for foreign body lodgement. were coins (60%) ,bones of chicken and meat(30%) gold chain (10%). There were no mortality or no major complications in this study group.  Conclusion: The complications due to oesophageal foreinbodies can be prevented by the early identification as well as referring the patients helps in proper management.The treatment of foreign body of oesophagus with the help of rigid esopaghoscopy was an effective ,safe and reliable procedure.

Keywords : FB – Foreign Body.

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