Video Case :Extraction of a Pin from the Stomach of a 13 Years Girl

Document Type : Images in Infectious and Endemic Diseases

Author

Endemic and Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.

Abstract

A pin was accidentally ingested by a 13 years Girl . Repeated X rays over one month revealed impacted pin in the upper abdomen. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using Olympus GIF Q160 endoscope was performed. 5 mg midazolam was administered intravenously . Endoscopy revealed penetrated pin in the antrum of the stomach. Extraction using shark tooth forceps was doned. .

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