[Recurrent esophageal obstruction by a foreign body: a case report and review of the literature].
The Authors report a clinical case of a patient endoscopically treated for recurrent oesophageal obstruction by a foreign body. A review of the recent medical literature confirms that immediate endoscopic treatment is the best approach in the oesophageal retention of foreign bodies.
Melis
M
M
Università degli Studi di Cagliari.
Pisano
M
M
Zorcolo
L
L
Cabras
M
M
D'Alia
G
G
Scintu
F
F
D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors