Sharp Foreign Bodies in the Upper Digestive Tract

To use a Flexible or Rigid Endoscope is a Real Dilemma—A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Pradeep K. Shenoy, MD, DLO, FRCS, FACS,¹ K.Bali, MD, MS(ORL),^2
1ENT Service Chief, Campbellton Regional Hospital, NB, Campbellton, Canada. ²Deputy Head of Ear Nose and Throat Dept, Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, UAE.

Abstract
A case of a sharp foreign body (needle) in the upper oesophagus is reported. A review of the literature of ingestion of sharp foreign bodies, failed extractions, different management techniques and complications is discussed.
Keywords: sharp foreign body, flexible endoscopy, rigid endoscopy, IJV thrombosis, cervical oesophagotomy, oesophageal perforation, mediastinitis, cricopharyngoscope, oesophagoscope, colonoscope, Weerda diverticuloscope.