Foreign object ingestion and esophageal food impaction: An update and review on endoscopic management

Figure 3 Proposed management algorithm for esophageal food impaction. In the management of esophageal food impaction, the use of glucagon can be first attempted to relax the esophagus and promote spontaneous passage. If unsuccessful, endoscopic retrieval or advancement of the bolus into the stomach can be attempted. EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; ENT: Ear, nose, and throat (otolaryngology).