Laparoscopic removal of large and sharp foreign bodies from the stomach.
- 1 January 2008
- Vol. 23 (1), 42-5
Abstract
Ingestion of foreign bodies is a common occurrence. Majority would pass spontaneously without any complications. Occasionally large and sharp foreign bodies may get stuck and give rise to complications. Removal of large sharp foreign bodies is recommended due to their potential of danger. Foreign bodies can be removed by endoscopy or by laparotomy. We present the two cases of laparoscopic removal of large sharp foreign bodies from the stomach. Laparoscopic removal of large sharp foreign bodies from the stomach is safe.This publication has 11 references indexed in Scilit:
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