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Endoscopy 1970; 02(3): 189-191
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098462
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Impacted Methylcellulose - Foreign Body Simulating Esophageal Carcinoma

W. Roesch, R. Ottenjann
  • Department of Medicine, University Erlangen-Nuremberg
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08 December 2008 (online)

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Summary

Case report of a methylcellulose foreign body simulating esophageal carcinoma on X-ray examination. Esophagoscopic extraction of the friable material failed as did suction. The foreign body was finally pushed into the stomach with a fibergastroscope. Re-evaluation of the esophagus by esophagoscopy and radiology revealed no organic cause for the obstruction.

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Foreign body impaction in the esophagus - methylcellulose - esophagoscopy