Endoscopic management of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract: A review

Table 1 Classifications of foreign bodies

Blunt objects

Round objects: coin, button, toy

Battery

Sharp-pointed objects

Fine objects: needle, toothpick, bone, safety-pin

Sharp irregular objects: partial denture, razor blade

Long objects

Soft objects: string, cord

Hard objects: toothbrush, spoon, screwdriver, ballpoint pen

Food bolus impaction

Bezoar

Objects containing poisons

Button battery

Narcotic body packet

Table 2 Indications for foreign body removal

Emergent indications

Sharp-pointed objects

Needle, toothpick, bone, safety-pin, partial denture, razor blade, medication blister packs

Object inducing esophageal obstruction

Food bolus

Object including poisons

Button battery

Non Emergent Indications (blunt rounded objects)

Coin, button, small toy