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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2011; 3(4): 78-80
Published online Apr 16, 2011. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v3.i4.78
Published online Apr 16, 2011. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v3.i4.78
Figure 1 Abdominal radiographs showing dental reamer deep in the jejunum.
Figure 2 Double balloon enteroscopy showing the dental reamer deep in the jejunum.
A: The needle of the reamer which was entangled in the snare wire had penetrated the jejunal wall; Arrow heads show the point of penetration and the free end of the sharp-pointed head; B: The dental reamer was held by an alligator jaw forceps; C: The dental reamer was successfully retrieved by double balloon enteroscopy.
- Citation: Kato S, Kani K, Takabayashi H, Yamamoto R, Yakabi K. Double balloon enteroscopy to retrieve an accidentally swallowed dental reamer deep in the jejunum. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 3(4): 78-80
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v3/i4/78.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v3.i4.78