Detection and endoscopic treatment of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal system of the geriatric patients
Abstract Introduction: Ingestion of foreign bodies is a worldwide problem associated with severe morbidity and mortality. The incidence of foreign bodies ingestion increases in the elderly population due to impaired intraoral sensitivity and swallowing reflex, visual problems, tooth loss, and mental...
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Language: | English |
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Rabia Yılmaz
2022-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Contemporary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1936780 |