Small Opening, Big Problem: Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction and Microstomia
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Pharmacological Management of Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction
Background. Soft esophageal bolus impaction is an emergency that requires skilled endoscopic removal if persistent obstructive symptoms do not resolve spontaneously after careful observation. Expedited care of these patients is crucial to avoid respiratory and mechanical complications. Other possible options for management include medical agents used to manage it prior to performing endoscopy i...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: ACG Case Reports Journal
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2326-3253
DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000215