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Suggest Treatment For Staple Pin Stuck In Throat
Question: What to do when a stapler pin gets swallowed and stuck in throat?
Brief Answer:
Get a set of Neck X-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Get a set of Neck X-rays (front - anteroposrerior/AP) and side (lateral/Lat) done immediately.
2. The stapler pin will show up clearly.
3. A Chest X - ray may also be done.
4. Upload the images here for further advice.
5. Was the stapler pin open or closed?
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Get a set of Neck X-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Get a set of Neck X-rays (front - anteroposrerior/AP) and side (lateral/Lat) done immediately.
2. The stapler pin will show up clearly.
3. A Chest X - ray may also be done.
4. Upload the images here for further advice.
5. Was the stapler pin open or closed?
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I think it was open.
and im not sure if it s stuck or gone into stomach.
Since I have cold n sore throat I might feel so.
and im not sure if it s stuck or gone into stomach.
Since I have cold n sore throat I might feel so.
Brief Answer:
X-rays are the best option.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. X-rays are the best option.
2. It is possible that the stapler pin has caused an abrasion and passed through.
3. Usually a foreign body that passes through the upper end of the food pipe causes no problems aa this is the narrowest part of the gut. However if it is open, it is better to check with X-rays.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
X-rays are the best option.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. X-rays are the best option.
2. It is possible that the stapler pin has caused an abrasion and passed through.
3. Usually a foreign body that passes through the upper end of the food pipe causes no problems aa this is the narrowest part of the gut. However if it is open, it is better to check with X-rays.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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