Endoscopic retrieval of baggies in body stuffers
Background and study aims: Body packing/stuffing is currently a huge medical problem. A conservative approach and waiting for spontaneous packet expulsion are usually recommended. However, in a patient with packets stuck in the stomach, surgical treatments are generally advocated if complications oc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2016-03-01
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Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-103242 |