Analysis on 284 cases with foreign body of upper digestive tract extracted by endoscope

Objective:To observe the curative effect in the extraction of different dinds and shapes of foreign body of upper digestive tract by endoscope.Methods:According to the conditions of position,shape,magnitude and impaction,foreign body of upper digestive tract was extracted by suitable endoscopic instrument.Results:Of 284 cases with foreign body of upper digestive tract,257 cases were extracted by endoscope.16 cases had the history of foreign body,but no foreign body was found.8 cases were transferred to surgical operation for their failure by endoscope.3 cases were transferred to other hospital.Conclusion:It is a simple method to extract the foreign body of upper digestive tract by endoscope,and it can make most patients to avoid operative treatment.