Endoscopic Removal of an Unusual Foreign Body Causing Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Foreign body ingestion is a condition more common in the pediatric population than in adults. In adults, although foreign body ingestion can be well tolerated, approximately 10–20% of patients require endoscopic intervention. Delayed diagnosis and unremoved foreign bodies can cause serious and fatal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/321001 |