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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.
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
*Administration of an H<sub>2</sub> receptor antagonist or proton pump inhibitor.
*Prokinetic agents
Mild oesophagitis:
Mild oesophagitis: