Novel technique for endoscopic retrieval of a ring-shaped gastric foreign body

  • Babalwa Nondela University of Cape Town
  • Marion Arnold University of Cape Town
  • Sharon Cox University of Cape Town
Keywords: Gastric foreign body, ring, endoscopy, paediatric

Abstract

We present a novel technique for retrieval of a retained ring-shaped gastric FB that is accessible, safe, reliable and cost-effective.

Author Biographies

Babalwa Nondela, University of Cape Town
Division of Paediatric Surgery
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
University of Cape Town
Marion Arnold, University of Cape Town
Division of Paediatric Surgery
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
University of Cape Town
Sharon Cox, University of Cape Town
Division of Paediatric Surgery
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
University of Cape Town
Published
2018-09-19
How to Cite
Nondela, B., Arnold, M., & Cox, S. (2018). Novel technique for endoscopic retrieval of a ring-shaped gastric foreign body. South African Journal of Surgery, 56(3), 65. Retrieved from http://sajs.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/sajs/article/view/2390
Issue
Vol 56 No 3 (2018)
Section
Case Reports

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