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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1976;19(2): 73-6. |
Meat Impaction in Esophagus |
Kwan Lim, MD1, Young Soon Kim, MD1, Ju Won Kang, MD1, and Jung Jin Kim, MD2 |
1;Department of Otolaryngology, 2;Radiology, Catholic Medical College, Korea |
食道內의 肉類 埋伏例 |
임 관1 · 김영순1 · 강주원1 · 김정진2 |
가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실1;방사선과학교실2; |
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ABSTRACT |
Obstruction of the distal esophagus by impacted meat bolus is considered on the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting sudden onset of dysphagia. The patient is usually elderly and most often has an inadequate masticatory apparatus due to ill-fitting dentures. Enzymatic digestion is contraindicated for the removal of any meat impaction in the esophagus. Direct endoscopic removal is more safe and effective method of management. Complete roentgenographic and endoscopic studies should be performed at the same stage of the management for insure accurate diagnosis of the cause of obstruction. Periodic follow-up evaluation is recommended in every patient.
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