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Gastrointestinal foreign bodies

When to remove them, when to watch and wait

Pages 46-59 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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Many foreign bodies traverse the gastrointestinal tract without incident, but others require immediate endoscopic or surgical removal. Which types of objects pose the greatest risk, and how can they be safely removed? What is the appropriate way to handle sharp objects? Button batteries? Packets of cocaine? Dr Clarkston addresses these and other questions in this article.

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