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. 1968 Nov;44(517):830–835. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.44.517.830

The management of oesophageal foreign bodies and their complications

R J Donnelly, P B Deverall
PMCID: PMC2466638  PMID: 5705395

Abstract

Five patients are described to demonstrate some of the possible clinical courses which may follow the ingestion of a foreign body. The management of such patients is discussed and evidence presented to support the case for detailed investigation, treatment and follow up.

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