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Foreign Bodies
April 2007
April 2007
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Abstract
The spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies includes food bolus impaction
in the esophagus, nonfood objects that are swallowed, and various objects that may
be inserted into the rectum. The risk depends upon the type of object and its location.
Fortunately, 80% to 90% of ingested foreign bodies will pass without intervention.
Objects with sharp edges or pointed tips have the highest risk of complications, up
to 35%. All objects impacted in the esophagus require urgent or emergent treatment.
Rectal foreign bodies are usually removable transanally, although general anesthesia
and operative intervention sometimes are required.