Magill forceps extraction of upper esophageal coins.
OBJECTIVE
This study demonstrates a minimally invasive technique for upper esophageal coin extraction.


METHODS
A retrospective review was conducted of 36 children who had upper esophageal coins extracted using a Magill forceps.


RESULTS
All coins were removed without complication in approximately 45 seconds (33 on the first attempt, 3 on the second attempt).


CONCLUSIONS
This technique minimizes instrumentation of the esophagus and is highly successful at removing coins lodged at or immediately below the level of the cricipharyngeus muscle.
Janik
James E
JE
Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital/University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80218, USA.
Janik
Joseph S
JS
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013525:Surgical Instruments