A CLINICAL CASE OF ENDOSCOPIC REMOVAL OF A LONG FOREIGN BODY OF THE STOMACH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/1811-2471.2023.v.i4.14318Keywords:
foreign body, stomach, endoscopic removalAbstract
SUMMARY. The article describes a rare case of endoscopic removal of a toothbrush from the stomach. Examples of the endoscopist's tactics when detecting different types of foreign bodies are given.
Conclusions. 1. Endoscopy is the "gold standard" in the diagnostic algorithm for diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. 2. A timely and correctly performed endoscopic examination allows you to detect a foreign body and preserve the patient's health.
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