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Esophageal foreign body
Esophageal foreign body
Disease overview
Esophageal foreign body refers to a large foreign body temporarily lodged in the hypopharynx or at the esophageal inlet, obstructing the airway and causing complications that can be life-threatening....
Detailed description
Esophageal foreign body refers to a large foreign body temporarily lodged in the hypopharynx or at the esophageal inlet, obstructing the airway and causing complications that can be life-threatening. It is a common emergency, often presenting with a sensation of a foreign body in the esophagus, dysphagia, and retrosternal pain.
Disease information
Disease name
Esophageal foreign body
English name
Esophageal foreign body
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Gastroenterology
Related departments
Gastroenterology
Thoracic Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
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Related hospitals
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