James E Janik1, Joseph S Janik. 1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital/University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80218, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/ PURPOSE: 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. Copyright 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
BACKGROUND/ PURPOSE: 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. Copyright 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.