The Lowinger probe to remove a spherical foreign body at the cricopharyngeus

Foreign body ingestion is a common occurrence, especially in toddlers. Spherical foreign bodies are particularly challenging to retrieve, as they offer no edges or surfaces on which to gain purchase. The case of a 2-year-old girl who ingested a large glass garden pebble is presented, and its removal...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra 2013-09, Vol.8 (3), p.61-62
Main Authors: Scrivener, Tim, Chan, Lyndon, Daniel, Matija, Cheng, Alan T.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Esophagus
Foreign body
Otolaryngology
Pharynx
Surgery
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Summary:Foreign body ingestion is a common occurrence, especially in toddlers. Spherical foreign bodies are particularly challenging to retrieve, as they offer no edges or surfaces on which to gain purchase. The case of a 2-year-old girl who ingested a large glass garden pebble is presented, and its removal using Lowinger probe outlined. The Lowinger probe is a useful aid in the removal of ingested spherical foreign bodies.
ISSN:1871-4048
1871-4048
DOI:10.1016/j.pedex.2013.03.001