Esophageal Foreign Body
Description
Foreign bodies occur when food particles become lodged in the esophagus preventing food or liquids from passing. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The most common causes are congenital webs, strictures, inflammation from gastroesophageal reflux, and cancer.
Symptoms
Inability to swallow saliva and other liquids, inability to swallow solids, vomiting.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Additional tests include: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
Treatment
Endoscopy is done to identify and clear the obstruction. The cause of the obstruction is also identified and further treatment may include: proton pump inhibitors, esophageal dilation, and/or biopsy.
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