Device choice and experience level in endoscopic foreign object retrieval: An in vivo study

Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in South China: A Retrospective Study of 561 Cases

“…In our study, both rat-tooth forceps and the Dormia basket were employed mostly for blunt objects, but the Dormia basket had a higher success rate, especially for FBs located in the stomach and duodenum (100%). In addition, it was also reported that the Roth net was superior to other accessories in retrieving blunt objects such as coins and button disc batteries [16].…”

Esophageal foreign bodies: Types and techniques for removal

“…It is helpful to plan ahead to assure that all necessary equipment is readily available (Table 3). • Successful management is influenced by the experience level and skills of the endoscopist [36]. The timing of endoscopy is dictated by the perceived risk of complications [37••].…”

“…Button batteries may be more difficult to grasp with a snare or foreign body forceps. A recent animal study by Faigel et al [36] showed the Roth net to be superior to other accessories in retrieving button disc batteries.…”

Foreign bodies of the gastrointestinal tract: when to wait and which to extract?

“…The endoscopic removal of extremely long and pointed foreign bodies from the stomach is particularly dicult because three complex tasks must be performed: (a) the blunt end must be presented in the leading position, (b) the long axis of the foreign body must be oriented to the line of removal, and (c) grip must be maintained while traction is applied to remove the object [10]. Latex protector hoods and overtubes are commercially available endoscopic accessories that protect the gastrointestinal tract and facilitate safe foreign body removal [1,3]. Although useful and innovative, these tools can interfere with axis control and grip maintenance, may be too small to accommodate objects as large as a fork, and are perforated easily by an foreign bodies sharp ends [1,3,10].…”

“…Latex protector hoods and overtubes are commercially available endoscopic accessories that protect the gastrointestinal tract and facilitate safe foreign body removal [1,3]. Although useful and innovative, these tools can interfere with axis control and grip maintenance, may be too small to accommodate objects as large as a fork, and are perforated easily by an foreign bodies sharp ends [1,3,10]. A double wire loop snare endoscopic method for managing the rotation, orientation, and grip problems associated with an intragastric fork was reported recently [10].…”