Esophageal foreign body removal with foley catheter

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Background

  1. 85-100% success rates
  2. 0-2% complication rates
  3. ideal for coins

Indications

  1. Recently ingested (<24-48h), smooth, blunt, radiographically opaque objects

Contraindications

  1. Total esophageal obstruction
    1. Air-Fluid levels on XR or esophagram
    2. Pt unable to handle secretions
  2. Presence of FB greater than 24-48h (higher risk of pressure necrosis
  3. Evidence of esophageal perforation
  4. Airway distress
  5. Multiple FB's
  6. Sharp FB's
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