Impaction of an upper gastrointestinal endoscope in the distal esophagus: Alternative method of removal by double endoscopy without fluoroscopic assistance
Journal
Endoscopy
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
3
Pages
293
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Abstract
A 24-year-old man had suffered from epigastralgia and acid regurgitation for many years. After local anesthesia, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed without difficulty. Some hematin-coated spots were noted at the gastric body, and loosening of the gastroesophageal junction. During the retroflexion procedure, the endoscope became impacted in the distal esophagus when the patient gave a large belch. Although the lumen was clearly visible, attempts at external traction were unsuccessful because resistance was encountered. In addition, it was not possible to release the impacted loop by advancing the scope.
Type
journal article