TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies A1 - Storm, Andrew C. A1 - Thompson, Christopher C. A2 - Greenberger, Norton J. A2 - Blumberg, Richard S. A2 - Burakoff, Robert Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy, 3e AB - ESSENTIALS OF FOREIGN BODIESPlain films should be the initial diagnostic study; obtain both lateral and posteroanterior films of the neck, chest, and abdomen as indicated.Avoid oral contrast as this may obscure endoscopic visualization.Endoscopic evaluation may be required for objects that are potentially radiolucent in patients with a compelling history but negative imaging findings.Impacted meat is typically radiolucent and is the most common esophageal foreign body in adults; perform endoscopy promptly in all cases with clinical evidence of obstruction and failure to pass on initial medical management.Consider endotracheal intubation prior to foreign body extraction to protect the airway from both secretions and risk of aspiration of the foreign body upon retrieval.Many foreign bodies pass spontaneously, but some objects (eg, sharp objects and batteries) require urgent intervention. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2023/03/24 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1119989507 ER -