Coins can be safely removed from the esophagus by Foley's catheter without fluoroscopic control.
OBJECTIVE
Evaluate safety of the procedure of removing coins from the esophagus in children by Foley's catheter without fluoroscopic control.


METHODS
Retrospective case-series.


METHODS
Tertiary care referral hospital, during 1992-94.


METHODS
302 consecutive children with coins impacted in the esophagus who presented to the hospital.


RESULTS
Coins were successfully removed in 283 (93.7%) children including 2 cases in whom the removal was difficult.


CONCLUSIONS
Foley's catheter may be used for removed of impacted esophageal coins, even without fluoroscopic control. The technique is effective and safe.
Agarwala
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Bhatnagar
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Mitra
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D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome