Simultaneous endoscopic removal of 5 coins from the stomach without causing mucosal injury using specially designed devices.
Endoscopic retrieval of foreign bodies is sometimes a challenging task. We report a case of simultaneous removal of 5 coins from the stomach without causing mucosal injury using a specially-designed devices consisting of retrieval net, endoscopic attachment balloon and a disposable tip attachment. This technique has not been described before.
Tsujimoto
Tatsuhiro
T
Department of Endoscopy and Ultrasound, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan. tat-tyan@xa2.so-net.ne.jp
Fujii
Hisao
H
Kawaratani
Hideto
H
Sakurai
Shinya
S
Kojima
Hideyuki
H
Fukui
Hiroshi
H
D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D020699:Gastroscopes; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography