Repeat intentional foreign body ingestion: The importance of a multidisciplinary approach

Caren Palese, Firas H. Al-Kawas

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Abstract

The management of a patient with recurrent intentional foreign body ingestion requires a team approach that incorporates endoscopic expertise and medical, surgical, and psychiatric support. Collaborative strategies across these disciplines may help prevent an issue that is costly and burdensome both for the healthcare system and, most importantly, for patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)485-486
Number of pages2
JournalGastroenterology and Hepatology
Volume8
Issue number7
StatePublished - Jul 1 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology

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