Improving treatment methods for children with foreign bodies in the esophagus
https://doi.org/10.66825/2949-4664-apps-4-1-34-40
Abstract
Objective: To assess the effectiveness and safety of using a Foley catheter for the removal of esophageal foreign bodies in young children.
Materials and Methods: We analyzed cases of esophageal foreign bodies in children from 6 months to 15 years of age. The type of ingested objects, their location, time to presentation, and outcomes of removal using a Foley catheter were evaluated.
Results. An increase in the number of such cases has been observed in recent years. The most common foreign bodies were coins (335 cases; 44.2%) and button batteries (157 cases; 20.7%). In most cases, the objects were located at the upper (580; 76.5%) and middle (146; 19.2%) esophageal constrictions. Nearly half of the patients (365; 48.1%) were admitted within the first 24 hours after ingestion or onset of symptoms. Foley catheter extraction was successful in 734 patients (96.8%). No serious complications related to the procedure were observed.
Conclusions. The Foley catheter appears to be an effective and safe option for removing esophageal foreign bodies in children. It can be considered in cases where the foreign body is located in the upper or middle esophagus, provided that proper indications and technique are followed.
About the Authors
T. O. OmurbekovKyrgyzstan
Talantbek O. Omurbekov, Holder of an Advanced Doctorate in Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery
92 I. Ahunbaeva str., Bishkek, 720020, Bishkek
num: +996557297070
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
T. N. Nurmukhammedov
Kyrgyzstan
Temirlan N. Nurmukhammedov, senior lecturer, Department of Pediatric Surgery
44 Kievskaya str., Bishkek, 720021
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
V. N. Poroschay
Kyrgyzstan
Vladimir N. Poroschay, Ph.D. of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Pediatric Surgery
44 Kievskaya str., Bishkek, 720021
num: +996772415904
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
R. A. Peredereev
Kyrgyzstan
Roman A. Peredereev, Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, KSMA named I.K. Akhunbayeva, doctor of Thoracic-surgery department
92 I. Ahunbaeva str., Bishkek, 720020, Bishkek
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
A. N. Sadykov
Kyrgyzstan
Amir N. Sadykov, Head of the Department of Emergency, Thoracic Surgery
8а Baitik baatira str., Bishkek, 720020, Bishkek
Competing Interests:
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Omurbekov T.O., Nurmukhammedov T.N., Poroschay V.N., Peredereev R.A., Sadykov A.N. Improving treatment methods for children with foreign bodies in the esophagus. Archives of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery. 2026;4(1):34-40. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.66825/2949-4664-apps-4-1-34-40
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