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Simultaneous Endoscopic Removal of 5 Coins from the Stomach Without Causing Mucosal Injury Using Specially Designed Devices

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Specialty Gastroenterology
Date 2009 Jun 17
PMID 19529901
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Abstract

Endoscopic retrieval of foreign bodies is sometimes a challenging task. We report a case of simultaneous removal of 5 coins from the stomach without causing mucosal injury using a specially-designed devices consisting of retrieval net, endoscopic attachment balloon and a disposable tip attachment. This technique has not been described before.

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