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Emergency Department Management of Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Ingestion

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  • An estimated 80%-90% of foreign body ingestions (FBIs) will pass spontaneously through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract without complications, though a significant portion require endoscopic or surgical removal.5-7,17-18
  • The 3 areas of esophageal narrowing are: upper esophageal sphincter, aortic crossover, and lower esophageal sphincter. See Figure 2.
  • In adults, ingestions are typically for fish or chicken bones or food bous impactions.
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Author

James C. Crosby, MD, FACEP

Peer Reviewed By

Elizabeth Haines, DO, MSc, FACEP; Randy Sorge, MD, FACEP

Publication Date

May 1, 2023

CME Expiration Date

May 1, 2026    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAFP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-A or 2-B Credits

Pub Med ID: 37079902

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