Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
1991 Jun;11(1):81-83.
A Case of Removal of Coins from Gastroesophageal Junction with Gastroendoscope and Biopsy Forceps
Abstract
- A 4 years and 8 months old girl had accidentally swallowed coins while playing on sofa. She immediately complained of a painful sensation in her throat and chest. Radiograph of the chest at a local clinic showed the coins located at the gastroesophageal junction. She was admitted to our hospital 24 hours after the accident, when her physical examinatioa was normal and the coins failed to be moved. One hour thereafter, two coins(500 won and 50 won) were dislodged from the gastroesophageal junction witb biopsy forceps:on gastroendoscope (Olympus GIF-Q10). The following day, she was discharged without complicaitions.
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