Foreign Body Removal – Safe & Advanced Endoscopic Treatment
Foreign Body Removal is a specialized endoscopic procedure used to safely remove objects that have become lodged in the esophagus, stomach, or upper digestive tract. Swallowed foreign objects can cause pain, blockage, bleeding, or injury to the digestive system and may require immediate medical attention. Prompt diagnosis and treatment help prevent serious complications such as perforation, infection, or airway obstruction.
Our experienced gastroenterologists perform endoscopic foreign body removal using advanced high-definition endoscopy equipment, ensuring safe, minimally invasive, and effective treatment for both adults and children.
What Is Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal?
Endoscopic foreign body removal is a minimally invasive procedure in which a flexible endoscope equipped with specialized retrieval devices is used to locate and remove swallowed objects from the digestive tract without the need for open surgery. Depending on the type and location of the object, the procedure may be performed as an emergency to prevent complications.
Coins
Fish or chicken bones
Dentures
Button batteries
Magnets
Food bolus (food stuck in the esophagus)
Sharp objects such as pins or needles
Toys or small plastic objects
Jewelry
Other accidentally swallowed items
Difficulty swallowing
Pain while swallowing
Feeling of something stuck in the throat or chest
Persistent drooling
Chest pain
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Blood in vomit
Coughing or choking
Difficulty breathing
Medical history and physical examination
X-rays
CT scan (when required)
Upper GI Endoscopy
Imaging studies to determine the location of the object
Mild sedation or anesthesia is administered for comfort.
A flexible endoscope is gently inserted through the mouth.
The foreign body is carefully located.
Specialized retrieval devices such as forceps, snares, baskets, or retrieval nets are used to remove the object.
The digestive tract is examined for any injury before completing the procedure.
The procedure typically takes 15–30 minutes, depending on the type and location of the object.
Minimally invasive procedure
Safe and effective removal of swallowed objects
Avoids unnecessary surgery in most cases
Quick recovery
Immediate symptom relief
Reduces the risk of complications
High success rate
Short hospital stay
Esophageal tears or perforation
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Infection
Intestinal obstruction
Damage from button batteries or magnets
Emergency surgery
Early intervention significantly improves outcomes and reduces complications.
Dr. Pankaj Kumar
MBBS - SMS Medical College Jaipur
MD - RNT
Medical College Udaipur
DM Gastroenterology -
SGPGI Lucknow.
Consultant - Gastroenterology at Max Super Speciality Hospital
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+91 9599210449
drpankajkumargastro@gmail.com
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Ground Floor, B 100A, B Block, Pocket H, Sector 27, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
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