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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2013; 5(4): 186-188
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.186
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.186
Figure 1 Endoscopic retrieval of a duodenal perforating teaspoon.
A: Plain abdominal X-ray showing the teaspoon in the right upper abdominal quadrant. Note the absence of free intra-abdominal air; B: The tip of the teaspoon handle impacted into the duodenal mucosa at the level of the superior duodenal genu; C: The spoon after extraction: 12 cm long, 2 cm large at the cup and 0.5 cm at the handle; D: Urgent computed tomography scan showing diffuse bilateral retro-pneumoperitoneum extending to the right inguinal region, with a small amount of fluid into the retro-duodenal region near the right kidney.
- Citation: Boškoski I, Tringali A, Landi R, Familiari P, Contini ACI, Pintus C, Costamagna G. Endoscopic retrieval of a duodenal perforating teaspoon. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 5(4): 186-188
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v5/i4/186.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.186