Detection and endoscopic treatment of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal system of the geriatric patients

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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Main Authors: Orhan Coşkun, Mustafa Çapraz, Ahmet Kaya, Zeynep Çetin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rabia Yılmaz 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Contemporary Medicine
Subjects:
elderly
endoscopy
foreign bodies
upper gastrointestinal tract
Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1936780

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