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If the object too large to be safely removed through the mouth it may be possible to push it into the stomach followed by surgical removal via a gastrotomy.
 
If the object too large to be safely removed through the mouth it may be possible to push it into the stomach followed by surgical removal via a gastrotomy.
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Post foreign object removal:
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Treatment post foreign object removal may include:
    
*Oesophageal mucosa should be inspected endoscopically to assess for any damage.
 
*Oesophageal mucosa should be inspected endoscopically to assess for any damage.
 
*Thoracic radiographs to look for pneumothorax caused by oesophageal perforation.
 
*Thoracic radiographs to look for pneumothorax caused by oesophageal perforation.
 
*Antibiotic therapy.
 
*Antibiotic therapy.
*H<sub>2</sub> rec
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*Administration of an H<sub>2</sub> receptor antagonist or proton pump inhibitor.
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*Prokinetic agents
    
Mild oesophagitis:  
 
Mild oesophagitis:  
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